Word: effort
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Before the war, the British--who controlled Palestine under a League of Nations agreement--had restricted immigration to Palestine to 10,000 a year in 1936 in an effort to stem the growing conflict between Arabs and Jews settling in the region. They continued to block refugees throughout the war, when Jews wanted most to return to their ancient homeland...
...This streak is a nice conversation piece for spectators, but not for the athletes. Our advantage is that we think and we generate coordinated effort, and that is what makes boats move," he added...
...task of filling any void left by the changed status. Today's press conference at Fay House announcing the preliminary plans for the future should be followed by clear and constant communication with students and alumnae as the details are worked out, and Dunn has promised such an effort...
...effort to show young girls the possibilities that lie ahead for them, parents and daughters across the nation will celebrate "Take Our Daughter to Work Day" this Thursday...
...Internet will be a key part of this effort, beginning with what Wrinn calls "better road mapping," meaning that Harvard's Web site will do a better job of directing visitors and the curious to the highlights of what Harvard has to offer...