Word: loses
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...limited new strategy dashed another Wilson boast: that he would "compete everywhere." In revisionist mode, Wilson strategists turn that claim into an alleged disadvantage for front runner Dole. "Dole has to fight on all fronts--and can't afford to lose anywhere," argues Wilson aide Dan Schnur. "The moment Dole loses just one contest, he's through. And Pete Wilson will be the best positioned candidate to take advantage of that opportunity when it comes." All well and good, if Wilson can come up with the cash to stay in the race...
...GORDON BENNETT BALLOON RACE is one of the most prestigious contests of its kind and is based on a single rule: the balloon that travels the farthest wins. Following that canon has led many daring pilots over the years to risk their lives, and sometimes to lose them. Tragedy, when it occurs, usually boils down to collision with one of three things: bad weather, bad judgment or bad luck. In 1923 five balloonists were struck by lightning and killed in Europe. But during the 89-year history of this race, no balloon had ever fallen victim to deliberate human aggression...
...instead lead to lower rates? If true competition is allowed (i.e., cable companies can no longer maintain government sponsored monopoly in certain regions of the U.S., and they actually have to deal with other companies), how could a company that raises rates and provides inane programming survive? It would lose its customers to better cable services, thereby destroying its profits and, eventually, the entire company...
...There is a war being prepared right now on the Internet," rails a Web page sponsored by The Right Side of the Web. "It is a war between the Federal Government and the people of the United States. The Government will win. And you are about to lose your liberty and your rights." Oh well. Let's hope it's a fun ride...
...there certainly wasn't much chance that Harvard was going to lose this one. The fact that Holy Cross came in with a 1-4-1 record didn't earn it much respect before the game, and when a team only has three shots--none on goal--it's rather difficult to pull off the upset...