Word: hinders
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...near term, the guerrillas would be in bad shape. Not until December, perhaps, would they be able to resume a full schedule of raids against the Israelis, and by that time the winter rains would limit operations. They might hinder, perhaps by more skyjacks or other diversions, whatever peace arrangements United Nations Negotiator Gunnar Jarring may be able to work out with Egypt, Jordan and Israel before their temporary truce expires...
...weary of seven years of war." He contended that the Senate ought to express its confidence that President Nixon was moving toward "peace with honor, rather than retreat and defeat." Some antiwar critics of the Administration cast negative votes in the belief that a withdrawal deadline would hinder rather than help peace negotiations. The defeat of the amendment cleared the way for easy Senate passage of a $19.2 billion military procurement authorization bill...
...Tories, but both Powell and his supporters claimed last week that he deserved some credit for the upset. "I have had something to do with the Tory victory," Powell said. "In the last few days the consensus has been that I have done more to help than to hinder my party-if indeed I have hindered...
Speaking for the business community, the Cambridge Chamber also commends the large majority of the students for their non-involvement in the destructive actions following the rally. The actions of a few who encouraged or participated in the injury of others of the destruction of property, hopefully will not hinder permanently the opportunity for students and residents alike to openly gather to express their views...
Apollo Control expressed fears that 45-mile-an-hour winds from tropical storm Helen might hinder recovery, but the recovery team said it is confident that it can cope with heavy seas...