Word: ebbs
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...have learned anything from the ebb and flow of the Democratic primary’s ‘direction’ as it has played out in the media, it’s that whatever the pundits may prophesize, nothing is for certain. Clinton has shown impressive resilience, even as Obama and others have begun to sound like patronizingly benevolent parents who, sighing, allow their over-enthusiastic child to spend five more minutes in the sandbox...
Even if the projections bear out, Mosul still remains a vicious battleground for Iraq, which has seen overall violence fall dramatically in recent months in the wake of the surge. And the city of 1.8 million people continues to vex U.S. military leaders, who have watched its troubles ebb and flow over the years...
...recent years, however, Taiwan has seen diplomatic support for its existence ebb, especially as China has grown as an economic superpower. In the 1970s, Taiwan was recognized by 65 nations. Today, only 24 mostly impoverished countries consider Taiwan independent. "We have to acknowledge a tough truth," Christensen said. "Most countries in the world accept Beijing's characterization of Taiwan, and, when energized, the PRC can call in overwhelming support to marginalize Taipei." Indeed, the U.S.'s vocal opposition to the referendum is being seen in Taiwan as more evidence of the influence China now wields. "Beijing now realizes the shortest...
...like. The great test of the coming months and years is whether the U.S. economy is strong enough to withstand that kind of pressure without buckling. Right now things aren't looking good, but this is an equation with too many variables--Fed rate cuts, congressional bailouts, the ebb and flow of the global economy--to solve in advance...
...Craig had the misfortune to commit his sin on the heels of Foley, Vitter, and others," said Larry Sabato, head of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. "The tolerance in the G.O.P. ranks for misdeeds is at a low ebb. Republicans are facing yet another tough election where they are behind the eight ball, and the activists are disillusioned...