Word: mustering
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...admission of defeat for the U.S. in its ongoing tussle with the E.U. over genetically modified and irradiated foods. U.S. farmers wanting to crack that market are having a tough time getting GM crops past the E.U. borders; now products certified in the U.S. as organic will pass muster. And while this is certainly not the end of the line for GM products like Monsanto's BT corn (pest-resistant crops are just too useful), U.S. consumers may be ready to cut back on their portions...
...onto the pavement, well in front of a white stretch limo. The driver stops beside me and shouts from his window, "Was that a smart fucking idea?" At first I can't decide whether his question is rhetorical, but it seems as though he wants an answer. I muster an "I'm sorry, man," retake the sidewalk and follow the signs to the casino...
...after China had fired ballistic missiles toward the island. Although that deployment was enough to force Beijing to back away from the threat of force, there might be legitimate concerns in military circles over whether today's risk-averse U.S. leadership in both the White House and Congress would muster the political will to become embroiled in what its own policy would define as a Chinese civil war. By that logic, even if Taiwan doesn't get the weapons it covets, the administration may be inclined to bolster the island's capacity for self-defense - and soothe China's anger...
...Crimson posted 11 shots on Stathos in the second period alone, allowing Princeton to muster only one quality shot on net the entire period...
Earlier in the day, according to a Davis press release, Born essentially released Braude and Davis from their commitment to her cause, agreeing that if she did not muster the necessary five votes before the meeting they were free to vote for other candidates...