Word: clear
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...late Wednesday afternoon, Citgo and Kennedy announced a reversal. Kennedy thanked Chávez for his "genuine concern for the most vulnerable," adding a bit of political choreography for the Venezuelan's benefit: "This decision is a clear, direct message from President Chávez of his desire to strengthen relations between his country and the U.S.," he said, "particularly at this time, when a new U.S. Administration is scheduled to be sworn in within the next few weeks...
...goal was enough, but the Big Green built on its opening tally and took the offensive. With just over two minutes left in the first frame, Harvard goaltender Brittany Martin attempted to clear the puck out of the Crimson zone, but inadvertently found the stick of Dartmouth defenseman Sarah Newnam. Newnam hammered a slapshot towards the net, and teammate Alyssa Boehm got a piece of the puck, deflecting it past Martin to give the Big Green a 2-0 lead...
...Israel’s defenders say the attacks are a legitimate response to Hamas’ rocket-fire, and a clear case of self-defense. Anyone with a political memory longer than three weeks, however, knows how utterly hollow this statement is in light of the months-long blockade of Gaza. Israeli blockades of fuel, electricity, and food supplies from Gaza, which have been in place for well over a year, have drastically affected homes, businesses and hospitals in a region where 90 percent of the population lives below the poverty line, the most devastating effects of which are seen...
...that the USDA had not only failed to consistently report violations, but had actively falsified its reports. Given that two of the last three undersecretaries for Marketing and Regulatory Programs came straight from jobs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association—a group with a clear incentive to hide slaughterhouse violations—this should be cause for concern...
...past eight years spurs applause or outrage, anyone attempting to take stock of Bush's policies should know which ones he's putting on his résumé. He might prefer that we postpone appraisals - history, as he likes to say, will be his judge - but one last clear-eyed argument for his legacy is warranted. It's not as though the President's critics lack fodder for a compelling rebuttal...