Word: defeated
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...strategy in the war on terrorists [AFTER 9/11: THE SAUDIS, Sept. 15]. Afghanistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia or any other state is not our ultimate enemy in this war; intolerant beliefs like Wahhabism are. Installing friendly governments in Afghanistan and Iraq or dropping smart bombs is not enough to defeat that enemy. We must invest in the foundations of Islamic society and support the mosques, madrasahs and imams committed to a moderate, tolerant and responsible interpretation of Islam. MARK LENZ New York City...
...from whom we should simply turn away. This is a war, not an academic debate over cultural norms or schoolyard bullies. Iyer said we should learn something from the Japanese, who embraced their conquerors. He forgot that they did so only after years of brutal war and a total defeat. Remember Pearl Harbor? There is no way we can "move on" after the 9/11 attacks. Keith N. Meader Hong Kong...
...have managed only nine playoff appearances since 1918, their last World Series victory, while the Yankees have won 26 titles. Red Sox fans love “Nomah” and the boys, pathological choking and all, and never really blame them when they lose. They expect defeat by default. Should Boston beat the A’s tonight and face off against the moneyed establishment in the next round of the playoffs, the moaning establishment is already prepared for a long off-season to stew over their eventual loss. Even post-season perfection cannot cure the Curse...
...room decorated with balloons, streamers, and “re-defeat Bush” signs, Hayden shared strategies with student Democrats hoping for a 2004 victory...
...athletic potential. But it's more than that. Soccer's a great game, but you won't see rugby players at this Cup faking pain to gain advantage - real pain follows the rugby player everywhere - and you're certain to see acts of sportsmanship and good grace in defeat rarely seen at other high-stakes tournaments. Minnows like Namibia, Uruguay and Georgia may suffer hidings, but fair-minded Australian crowds will warmly applaud their efforts. The victor is anyone's guess, but this much can be predicted with confidence: over six weeks that side will have played with a power...