Word: quicked
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...first time in campaign history, all the organizations have women in high-ranking positions-and the candidates have been quick to publicize that fact in an attempt to woo the support of the nation's powerful women's groups. No women are campaign managers or directors, but more than ever hold key secondtier posts. At a recent debate, the hopefuls went so far as to tick off their prominent female staff members. "I'll see you one press secretary, and raise you a treasurer," one candidate joked...
...though the names of campaign power bosses are unknown to the average voter, the hierarchy is clearly fixed for those on the inside. Aides are quick to list those they see as holding the reins-and those perceptions differ little within each team...
...Republicans have been quick to turn these advanced solicitation tactics to their success. According to RNC officials, the bulk of the $35 million they collected during 1983 came from donations of $50 or less. That sum is more than twice the $17 million the committee collected in advance of the 1980 race...
Months after the war started, Iranian troops managed to regain almost all the territory lost to Iraq. Having counted on the advantage of a surprise attack for a quick military victory. Saddam-Hossein no longer had a real chance to win the war against Iran. The Iraqis have since tried to minimize their losses and put an end to the costly ordeal...
...meter run, Kate Wiley accelerated to a consistent, quick speed and stayed with it. She kept running as her competitors dropped back one by one. Wiley simply maintained her pace After five thousand meters she was all alone at the tape. Wiley...