Word: maintaining
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Britain's part, he said, "it is no longer sensible to maintain a diplomatic presence in Tehran...
...book reads well, despite annoying parenthetical injections of "comic" editorial opinion. These appear only in the first few chapters--evidently the author later realizes he can incorporate them into the body of the text. But the story lacks the creativity of the original novels: Only dedicated fans will maintain an interest...
Were the Soviets to continue cross-border raids after this Wednesday, the U.S. might maintain its own involvement, though any sort of step-up is unlikely. Some statements suggest that Washington has formulated no policy beyond the expulsion of the Soviets and is eager to wash its hands of the entire mess. "We're not interested in a proxy war," says one official. "The Afghans should be allowed to settle this themselves...
Leach is one of nine full-time undercover wildlife cops working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Special Operations branch. At any given time, an undercover agent might simultaneously maintain three identities in efforts to deter the illegal killing or trafficking in wildlife. While the $130 million illegal-wildlife market pales in comparison with the billions Americans spend on drugs, undercover wildlife cops find themselves in equally exotic situations. Undercover stings have infiltrated a smuggling ring that exported falcons to Saudi royalty; a backwoods guide service that killed black bears for their gall bladders, which were then exported...
Behind the smiles and sweeping promises of last week's speech lurks a calculated, if short-term, political strategy. The President and his team believe they can maintain the illusion of a "new breeze" with minor recalibrations of priorities and finances as long as Bush continues to talk a good game with both the voters and Congress...