Word: prided
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...differences between the two teams are perhaps not as striking as what they have in common. Both are confident and proud groups, a pride that in both cases can easily become self-righteousness. In India, a booming economy and the country's newfound self-confidence on the world stage is imbuing its traditional cricketing nationalism with a new streak of cockiness. The Australians, meantime, blindly believe they can do no wrong on the cricketing field, and are appalled that anyone would question their behavior or motives. When challenged, both teams put a wall up, even if there might...
...Thank you for a glimpse into Russia's soul. The heartbeat of a nation is its pride. Russia's story is indeed Putin's story. Jeremy P. McConnell, Baltimore...
With a booming economy and tourist trade, Kenya had been considered a bright spot in East Africa. But its Dec. 27 election, which was supposed to be the pride of African democracy, sparked a spiral of violence after candidate Raila Odinga and his supporters accused incumbent President Mwai Kibaki of rigging the results...
...institutions. These populist origins of the Asian American studies movement meant that the guiding principle regarding curricula was that of “relevance”—of issues that addressed the needs and concerns of the represented communities at hand, thus providing a forum for group pride and preservation.The origins and execution of Asian American Studies movements have been the target of much criticism. It has been argued that the basis of Asian American studies—that of practical relevance to communities—is problematic as a guiding principle because it arises from a form...
...doubt that means there's more bad news ahead for Canadian pigs and good news for American lettuce. Still, despite the ups and downs the dollar brought in 2007, Canada's economy barely wavered. Along with the loonie, output, employment and Canadians' deservedly inflated pride all flew steadily in the face of a global credit crisis. In fact, the most remarkable thing about the loonie's ascent may be how handily Canadians handled it - notwithstanding the odd hurled book. Just imagine if in 2002 someone had prophesied today's exchange rates. "I think we [all] would have concluded that...