Word: grips
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...approval and take away the autonomy of the Central Bank. Disapproval from abroad is even less tolerated, especially from Washington - Chavez told the U.S. to "go to hell" on Sunday after a state department spokesman said the reforms caused concern. Perhaps it is fitting, then, that Chavez's tightened grip on the economy should overlap with the exit of possibly the only government economist left willing to criticize...
...past Lebanese history suggests that, in fact, the country is once again in the grip of an untenable stalemate...
...Besides, Paulson says, the world may run out of patience if Beijing doesn't get a grip on currency and trade issues. The threat of protectionism in the U.S. is very real, he warns: "It's one of the major risks we face. If China were a relatively small economy that was in a period of transition, it would be very easy for the rest of the world to say, 'take your time.' But ... they're already a global economic leader, so they aren't going to get as much time as they might like." China...
...Oscar Night. As for Hudson, she choked back tears each time. Well, she's the new star in town, so emotion is forgivable. But, Jennifer dear, you're about to win an Oscar. The Academy may not even bother naming four other nominees in your category. So get a grip and give a speech...
...focus all of his attention on stemming the violence. "I'm affected personally by every murder that happens in this city. It's something that wears on me on a day-to-day basis," he said. The city has rolled out a handful of measures to help get a grip on the situation, including stepped-up police foot patrols and increased traffic checkpoints between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. But much more will be needed to beef up a cash-strapped judicial system and shorthanded police force, and to overcome deep-set systemic problems such as poverty...