Word: possessed
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...nice for the Square to possess "character." But "character" is too often used as a euphemism to refer to the undefined, amorphous quality possessed only by shabby and inefficient businesses...
...Administration justifies American arms sales from another perspective. "All our arms-sale decisions optimize national security," an Administration official insists. "We're not letting sales simply float up to their natural level." Beyond that, he argues, different militaries can work together more easily against a common foe if they possess similar armaments. "The success we enjoyed in the Gulf War was due in some substantial measure to the interoperability of the allied forces," this official says. Besides, defense contractors are starved for work. "We're in a difficult time. Shrinking U.S. defense budgets add pressures to sell abroad...
...players made an outstanding choice," said head coach Tim Murphy. "I can't think of a better person to lead the team. Justin has a great work ethic and exemplifies all the qualities a captain should possess...
After January 1, communities will only be permitted to adopt rent control for six months, and only for units whose rents are $400 or less and whose owners possess 10 or more units. After six months, landlords cannot be forced to continue rent control...
Nonetheless, Duran's attempt was so pathetic that the Secret Service refuses even to charge him with attempting to assassinate the President. They opted for lesser felony counts. While there is no law against being an idiot, evidently it is illegal for convicted felons to possess weapons and for any citizen is damage Government property...