Word: garnering
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...Amanda Cusick, Piedmont, Calif.I've used my voice to publicize certain issues. I've been involved with Oxfam on the proliferation of the illegal sale of small arms throughout the world, which is causing such, such devastation, and the war in northern Uganda. The only way you can sometimes garner attention is by sending someone like me as a front person...
...anyone embodies the successes and failures of the Iraq war, it is the 39-year-old O’Sullivan. In 2003, she was on the first civilian convoy into Baghdad with Gen. Jay M. Garner, the first director of reconstruction. She eventually became a key official for the Coalition Provisional Authority, advising its chief, L. Paul Bremer III, and Ryan C. Crocker, the current U.S. ambassador to Iraq, on political issues...
Considering the level of achievement Chenoweth has accomplished at such an early stage in his career, it would be easy to succumb to the pressure of trying to garner such accolades consistently. However, his teammates point to his unique intensity and practice regimen as reasons why he’ll only continue to improve...
Under a post-season tournament, even if Brown didn’t win the championship, a deep run could garner some national recognition. And such recognition could lead to an NIT invitation. Shouldn’t players and fans be rewarded for a good season...
...reformists have been busy trying to garner support. Their political leaders have been giving talks in universities and other centers, in support of a common mantra: "If people don't vote, the situation will get even worse," in the words of Mehdi Karroubi, former majles speaker and current head of the center-left National Trust party...