Word: mooted
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...Those urging an attack on Iraq, however, see it as nothing less than a total remaking of the Middle East's geopolitical equation, rendering moot traditional concerns over the sensibilities of the "Arab street." In this view, according to the New York Times, is that "an Iraq under new governance could become a new Western ally, helping to reduce American dependency on bases in Saudi Arabia, to secure Israel's eastern flank and act as a wedge between Iran and Syria." The idea of a democratic Iraq remaining intact as a single national entity, let alone becoming an overnight ally...
...exchange for low fares and frequent service, has learned to put up with a lot-overcrowded hubs, vanishing airline meals and that great marketing coup of the late 20th century, the nonrefundable airline ticket. But after Sept. 11, all the old complaints about air travel were suddenly rendered moot. Airports are now high-stress zones where only two issues really matter: Is it safe to fly, and can it be made safe without turning air travel into such a debilitating ordeal that it's simply no longer worth the hassle...
...declarations. Judge Alfred Goodwin, a Nixon appointee, wrote the decision - a fact congressional Democrats were delighted to share with anyone who'd listen. By Thursday afternoon, less than 24 hours later after the initial decision was issued, the same Court placed a hold on the ruling, effectively rendering it moot for the time being. Not to be outdone, the Justice Department demanded a full hearing on the issue...
Pity the telcos. Or scorn them for their bad investments. Remember the billions they pumped into 3G, that supposedly transformative technology that would have us all downloading Matrix sequels over our wristwatches and holding videophone conversations with grandma? All that's beginning to look a little bit moot as another wireless technology, faster and much cheaper than 3G, gains popularity...
...Still, the prospect of a quick Israeli withdrawal may be as remote as the idea of Arafat suddenly doing more to stop attacks on Israelis. Indeed, U.S. appeals for action from Arafat are rendered somewhat moot by Israeli officials announcing that the Palestinian leader right now can't go to the bathroom without their permission. Sharon has made no secret of his belief that rather than cajoling Arafat to act, the best way to fight terrorism is to prevent him from acting by keeping him entirely isolated. His captivity has made Arafat more inclined to embrace the martyrdom language...