Word: pave
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...economy as a whole, the chief benefit from low rates has been the chance for consumers and companies to ease the debt burden that the '80s left behind. Economists say that should pave the way for stronger growth by 1995. Weary Americans might be forgiven, however, for thinking the promised land is still a long way off. "Lower interest rates won't do it alone for us or for our dealers," says Allan Gilmour, vice chairman of Ford Motor Co. "Their steam has just about run out. The economy's biggest problem is that it needs an igniter...
...lawmakers could hardly be hurt by the additional information foreign lobbyists provide. Preventing the input of foreign lobbyists could pave the way for xenophobic and isolationist policy by making it possible to ignore international perspectives...
...foreign policy were simple, well-meaning leaders would never make mistakes. The great powers did not intend to pave the way for World War II when they ignored Japanese and Italian aggression. Europe's leaders acted in what they perceived as the best interests of their states, but their perceptions were narrow and leaders took the easy short-term solution over the difficult long-term remedy...
...royal ditsiness, the new queen wants to pave over the Enchanted Woodyou-bemyneighbor to make room for the Fairest of the Mall. Prettiface's plan angers King Oberon Yourleft (Chip Rosetti), a tree-hugging Shakespearean sprite with magical powers. Hence, political subtext...
...truth, the De Klerk government has done precious little to pave the way for meaningful discussions to occur concerning the transfer of power. Modern day South Africa represents a dire portrait of a doomed government desperately clinging to the slimmest hope of staying in office...