Word: might
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...cases are very different. When America froze Iran's assets, it was a big country taking an illegal action. The problem of the hostages is related to individuals, who might be friendly to Iran but who, from a legal point of view, are not responsible as a country. The hostages were not kidnaped by Iran. They were kidnaped by organizations in Lebanon that may not have any relationship to Iran...
...found liable, Deforges could be required to turn over the profits of all French and English editions of Bicyclette, estimated at about $16 million before taxes. Mon Dieu! With so much money at stake, even Rhett Butler might have given a damn...
Bigger towns might consider it a boondoggle or an eyesore. But the depressed West Texas ranching town of Marfa (pop. 2,500) is delighted about the economic benefit of a 240-ft. radar surveillance balloon that the Customs Service has tethered nearby and plans to fly at an altitude of 14,000 ft. One of six in a planned network along the Mexican border, the helium-filled aerostat can spot suspected drug-smuggling planes up to 200 miles away, then flash data to authorities who will try to intercept the aircraft...
Jiang's press performance did more than heighten his visibility. It also dampened speculation that he might serve as Deng's front man for correcting the current conservative tilt within the party's divided leadership and salvaging Deng's embattled program of economic reform and bridge building to the outside world. Although Jiang played no known role in the decision to order the People's Liberation Army into Beijing, he went even further last week than reactionary Premier Li Peng did when he was asked whether the "Tiananmen tragedy" could have been avoided...
...girl is pregnant; contact the school nurse to find out if anyone has morning sickness. Never talk to the principal, who may not want to know about these things." She also suggests that would-be mothers and fathers start haunting skating rinks, rock concerts, used-clothing stores, anywhere they might hear some gossip and make connections...