Word: dispatching
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...final challenge to her position arose over a foreign policy issue: Britain's role in the European Community. But throughout the years, she benefited greatly from her skillful, high-profile handling of international affairs. Her re-election in 1983 was ensured by her unhesitating dispatch of British forces to recapture the Falkland Islands from the Argentine invaders...
...decide whether that "previously owned" car in the dealer's lot is a lemon? Call Auto Critic and have it dispatch a mobile inspection unit to check out the used car, van or truck in question. For $54 to $69, a certified mechanic will spend about 45 min. running the vehicle through a 92-item checklist, which includes the obvious, like turn signals and wiper blades, and the not-so-obvious, like axle seals and cover gaskets. The mechanic will even take the car on a test drive. Armed with the results, the would-be buyer can renegotiate or reconsider...
...heir to an Australian fortune. Margaret has been linked to three mysterious deaths. She was the last person to see alive her grandmother, her schoolteacher and a nun at the convent where she went to atone for the death of the first two. Now she would be happy to dispatch her wealthy mother-in-law, Hilda Damien, who is expected for dessert...
...Japan's inaction in the gulf, proposed creating a unit of nonmilitary personnel, similar to Scandinavian peacekeeping forces, which could be sent overseas in response to a U.N. request. Rallying public support for even this modified plan may be just as difficult. The poll found 54% opposed to the dispatch of anyone to a war zone...
...convince doubters that the bill provides safeguards against abuse, though politicians are weary and the public is skeptical. The choice is difficult. If Japan decides not to send troops, it risks being accused by its allies of hiding behind the constitution to avoid global responsibilities. If it does dispatch soldiers, it could provoke dark visions from the past and apprehensions for the future...