Word: protectiveness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Toomey said he supports the death penalty primarily because of its potential to deter criminals and protect local citizens...
...last couple of months have been horrific in terms of [local] violence," Toomey said. "The death penalty sends a message that we're here to protect society and the children...
Meanwhile, Levi's is in the midst of "assessing every aspect of market mix to protect and maintain leadership," including its once vaunted advertising, according to Shank. Next fall it will launch Red Line, a blend of traditional- and contemporary-style jeans. Says Shank: "Anybody can bring out a wide-leg jean. Only we can bring the individuality of our brand." Levi's had better start stitching soon...
That may seem like an innocent enough come-on. But the unfortunate fact is that Willman, 53, is a compulsive gambler who lost so much money at Station Casino that to protect herself, she arranged to be legally barred from entering the riverboat and taken off its mailing lists. In spite of these efforts, the casino continues to send her a steady stream of solicitations--even though it is now exhorting her to commit an act of criminal trespass. "The mailings just keep on coming," she says. She was told by the management of Station Casino that its computerized database...
American citizens from Taiwan want to protect it from any possible threat of invasion and takeover from China. That country is much bigger in size and population, but Taiwan is more advanced in economics and democracy. The two countries share the same language, character and culture. What is different is the political system. China must improve its human-rights record. It must democratize. Its people should have the right to free speech. JOHN HSIEH Newark, Calif...