Word: momentum
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...going to be different next week," Amory said. "Two-lane racing depends a lot on momentum, but six-lane racing is like the [Kentucky] Derby. It's different, but we're excited about our chances...
...first, the uprising was a spontaneous outburst of angry young men, known locally as the shabab (an Arabic word loosely translated as "guys"), driven not by leaders but by the bitter frustration of 20 years of Israeli rule. As the uprising gained momentum, the established Palestinian political factions inside the territories belatedly sought control. In late January these familiar elements started to convert the spontaneous violence into a permanent, organized struggle for control of the territories. Temporarily burying their longtime rivalries, local members of the factions -- Arafat's Fatah as well as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine...
Dukakis' breakthrough is the sum of math and momentum. New York was the last chance before the June 7 California primary to spike the wheels of his bandwagon. The Duke now has roughly 1,070 delegates of the 2,081 needed to nominate. Despite the quirky tendency of Democratic voters to turn against front runners, Dukakis appears assured of capturing at least two-thirds of the 1,000 delegates still to be elected. A majority of the 643 super-delegates -- public and party officials who are nominally unpledged -- are also known to favor Dukakis. These recruits, together with scores...
...counsel. When asked to name his boss's five or six closest advisers, a Dukakis aide said, "Some people might argue that there aren't five or six." But in recent years Dukakis has learned, if only by necessity, to rely on a wider group. As the campaign gathers momentum, the outlines of a Dukakis brain trust are taking shape...
...tremendous momentum garnered by the Harvard program from that one game has translated into a 12-2 record this season and a possible shot at the national tournament. But first the Crimson must win the Eastern Tournament this weekend. And with teams like Slippery Rock and Bucknell expected to participate, it could be tough...