Word: expanded
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...screaming for European Central Bank (ECB) authorities to intervene with measures to bring exchange rates back into balance. French President Nicolas Sarkozy in particular has been scathing in his demands that the ECB drop its obsession with controlling inflation and, instead, introduce measures that would allow European economies to expand faster. As part of that, the French are calling on the ECB to reduce its benchmark lending rate of 4% in much the way the U.S. Federal Reserve has in the past months. That move would not only make it easier for companies and consumers to access credit, but also...
...blossoming segment has created somewhat conflicting reactions. Rivals think the giant will make the category, not take it. "It's good news for us. Clorox can help educate the market," says Monica Nassif, founder of the Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day brand. She also thinks the company will help expand the availability of eco-friendly ingredients, like plant-based surfactants, from suppliers...
...nothing else, says Kay, take solace in companies' willingness to expand their work-life-balance benefits, which is the newest thing in keeping an aging workforce happy. Unlike stock options, benefits such as flextime, telecommuting and concierge services are a sure thing...
Echoing the voices of many left wing activists in Israel and outside of it, Schiff said “at a time when the peace process is in a shaky place, it doesn’t seem like a good time to expand the settlements...
...same thing. Thisprocess mirrored the play itself, which isdriven by the merging of the three characters’clashing psychological paths. “Becausethe play is about these relationships,it’s different every time,” Pecci said.Interpreting their characters has challengedthe actors to expand the skills theyhave developed in previous productions.Renaud’s character is focal to the playbut very quiet, forcing Renaud to performwhat she calls “an exercise in beingstill onstage.” As an actor, who generallyhas the impulse to move and be activeonstage, it has been...