Word: pushed
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...flying at lower altitudes would burn too much fuel, making it tough to operate profitably. In October, Eurocontrol will conduct a simulation in Budapest that will flood air-traffic control with hundreds of microjets. If the test suggests that the safety of larger planes could be compromised, Eurocontrol may push regulators to mandate dedicated flight paths and better collision-avoidance gear...
...Beijing, Western fears have intensified. At closed-door briefing sessions on Africa sponsored by intelligence agencies, I've found nearly every question focuses on negative aspects of China's rise - whether it will undercut efforts to promote better governance in Africa, and whether China's thirst for oil will push out Western firms while boosting Chinese weapon sales to Africa. In part to shore up its position there, the Pentagon has launched a new Africa Command, its first unit designed to focus on the continent...
While he was not directly involved in politics during his time at the College, Rahn did help push through reforms allowing departmental courses to be approved for Core credit, saying that he has “always had the sense or inclination towards trying to change things at a systemic or political level...
...push allowed the Crimson to pull even with the rest of the field and all three crews came across the 1000-meter mark of the race even...
...Last week at Dartmouth, we had a really good push at 500 meters, so on Saturday at the 500, I said, ‘We’re four seats down. It’s now or never—how much do you really want this?’” He said. “We took a 10 there where everyone focused and responded really well...