Word: convert
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...earlier this week Bush gave a speech outlining his education policy, and the address has garnered much attention. It did not convert me into a placard-toting supporter, but I must confess that it struck a deep personal chord...
...want to help convert the kaleidoscope of races and minorities in the region into an instrument of solidarity, stability and multi-cultural cooperation," he said...
Although it gave up two sacks on the day, the sophomore-laden offensive line excelled under pressure, helping the Crimson to convert all three of its fourth-down opportunities and giving Wilford, Menick and Co. the room to score nine touchdowns against the Big Green...
...Crimson continued to keep the heat on Dartmouth, earning several corner kicks in the first seven minutes of play. Harvard created scoring chances early and often, but could not convert in the early going off of Luckenbill...
...have become a convert. Carbohydrates in the amount we commonly consume them (particularly sugar and other refined carbos) are often prime saboteurs of our weight. What's more, cutting back on them--especially on wheat--seems to produce improvements in energy, mood and sleep for many patients. It is hard to do--our culture is carbo- and wheat-driven. But of all the diets I've seen over the past few decades, the moderate-fat, lower-carbohydrate ones are the most successful. They stress not how much food you eat but what kinds. Calorie counting is not as important...