Word: garner
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...weakening of Arab leadership has captured the attention of militant groups, opposition organizations, and religious fundamentalists who want to garner power in the Arab states. From the proliferating militants in Iraq, to the Kurdish demonstrations in Syria, to the Islamic jihadists in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, anti-government violence is rampant in the Arab World. Worst of all, Arab governments seem unable to respond with anything but more violence, or empty rhetoric. The American cowboy, if you will, has compelled the militant sheikh...
...love of Star Trek notwithstanding, I’m not arguing for an radical inversion—that the chess team all of a sudden garner the same support as the football squad—but rather that the whole puerile atmosphere of social elitism be done away with...
Baria had the best day out of the three victors, wrestling perfectly and allowing neither opponent to garner a single point against him, a strong finish right before the EIWAs...
Kerr said that the visiting students are aware of the attention their visit will garner and feel the pressure of serving as representatives of the new Iraq after the overthrow of former dictator Saddam Hussein...
...unexpected twist, but one that in no way lessens the importance of the game for the Crimson (15-6-2, 12-4-1 ECAC). The more wins Harvard can garner against quality teams, the easier it will become for the squad to crack the NCAA tournament with an at-large...