Word: dente
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Gorbachev's gambit is also fraught with potential dangers for the U.S. The announced cuts are substantive enough to lure the West toward complacency, yet they are too small to dent significantly the advantages in men, materiel and geography that the Soviet bloc has over NATO. In addition, by once more dazzling the world with cleverly packaged and repackaged proposals, the self- assured Soviet leader displayed the seductive charms that could woo Western Europe into a neutered neutralism...
...uncertain how much of a dent Bhutto can make in these problems. Not only is her majority in Parliament paper-thin, her power is diluted by the fact that the Senate is dominated by the opposition Islamic Democratic Alliance, as is the government of Punjab, the most populous province. Bhutto is further hobbled by promises made to keep the armed forces in their barracks. Cutting military expenditures, which consume 40% of the budget, is not feasible, Bhutto says, "unless you want to invite in martial...
...Bucky Dent...
After running six blocks to my house, I came in two pitches before Bucky Dent took Mike Torrez downtown. Soon, the Yanks were the American League East champs...
...spring's action. But the onslaught of ATVs continues to worry local officials in Reynolds County, where the population of 7,500 increases as much as fivefold on holiday weekends. Even with the new law, says County Sheriff Gary Barton, he and his two deputies can hardly make a dent in the rampant ATV challenge. On Memorial Day weekend they wrote scores of tickets to ATV riders who trespassed on private property or were intoxicated. "Sometimes," says Barton, "it gets pretty hairy. You'll get there, and there will be 20 to 30 people all potted up. My nearest help...