Word: letting
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...listening events also let Clinton demonstrate what she has been learning about the state's history and economy, its people and problems. Once or twice on each day of her tour, she showed off her prize stat the way a dog parades a bone: "If upstate New York were a separate state," she said, "it would rank 49th in job creation and economic development." And that's more than a stat--it's an indication of how she'll run against her probable opponent, New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani...
...groupies who later saw the broadcast of the show claimed I raised my hand sheepishly to acknowledge the lackluster shout-out, but honestly I have no memory of such action. Though I knew to be prepared for my fifteen minutes, I had failed miserably at the task, and let them pass me by with barely a peep...
This summer, I'm surrounded by people who like the very same things I do, enjoying myself. I'm being exposed to the type of music that of late has seized my brain and not let go. It's terrific, and I don't want it to end. And as far as I know, should my burgeoning plans follow through to the letter, I'm going to be an entertainment lawyer when I finish with my education. The work I'm doing now is forming stronger and broader foundations in an industry I hadn't really considered. I once thought...
Iridium is falling to earth. The global satellite-telephone network that was supposed to let even jungle-trekking CEOs keep in touch has been bleeding money and racking up disappointments since its launch last fall. Now its investors are threatening to hang up. A day after Motorola, which owns an 18 percent stake, said that the company might have to declare bankruptcy unless its partners chip in more money, Lockheed Martin announced Thursday it wouldn?t be upping its 1 percent investment any time soon. Iridium will miss its next interest payment to bondholders, and its bankers have given...
...Palestinians." That?s not as simple as it may sound, because the Palestinians have very little leverage and could therefore become obstinate if they feel steamrollered by Israel. "Reducing the American role gives Israel a natural advantage as the stronger party, and that makes the Palestinians edgy about letting the referee leave the ring," says Beyer. So while Washington will be happy to reduce its direct role in the peace process, it?s unlikely to let go entirely. But Barak?s strategy is premised on winning the trust of both Washington and the Palestinian leadership, and on that score...