Word: broadening
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...debate that is far from over. “Don’t Sleep, There Are Snakes” is just one side of this dispute over our basic understandings of human linguistics and grammar. It is part of a larger dialogue, and an attempt perhaps to broaden that dialogue and bring it into the homes and minds of more than just the hyper-educated elite. Luckily for Everett, the combination of his powerful assertions, the inherently exotic nature of his subject matter (which has already drawn much media attention), and his accessible and authoritative writing style, may do just...
...didn't only not hurt Obama's political prospects - it ended up helping him with the electoral map. In recent presidential elections, Democrats have struggled to hold on to their once solid base in the Midwest as they focused much of their energy on Southern candidates who could help broaden their appeal in culturally conservative parts of the country. With Obama, the party eschewed that strategy and instead found its standard bearer in its industrial Rust Belt roots, a place where Obama's reputation and early ground game could have maximum impact. It was no accident that on election night...
...just wasn't true, and we recognized that early on. As a result, we were able to focus on swing voters instead of worrying about parts of the base that were already with us. We looked at groups where Obama could make gains and at places where he could broaden...
...herself. She started her career as a flame-throwing social conservative in Wasilla but pivoted artfully into the role of independent reformer in her run for governor. After speaking in highly partisan and sometimes regrettable terms about the "real America," she'd have to make a similar move to broaden her appeal again...
...classical style to continue to perform in college. It serves as a forum for them to share this part of their culture with the community. In portraying universal themes through an evocative traditional art form, the creators of “Kalpanam” hope to continue to broaden its audience beyond its devoted following. “Kalpanam,” which means “imaginings,” stays true to its name as the directors continue to discover new ways of interpreting stories and engaging the audience. “We really consciously try every year...