Word: relinquish
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Wilson will take over just as Judge Arthur Garrity Jr. prepares to relinquish the tight federal-court control of Boston's schools that he imposed eleven years ago to effect his sweeping desegregation plan. In Rochester, Wilson boosted student test scores and reduced absenteeism, while trimming $8 million from the budget. When fistfights broke out at school basketball games, he won plaudits by banning spectators for three weeks. In his application letter for the Boston job, Wilson called himself "the most qualified urban educator in the U.S." Now he will have a chance to prove it. High school illiteracy...
...teacher." Although he has failed during his 24 years in power to create the prosperous, egalitarian society that he once envisioned, his policies will continue to shape the country--and the continent--for decades. This month Nyerere is scheduled to become one of the few African rulers ever to relinquish power voluntarily...
...space cooperation between NASA and the European Space Agency. Although ESA's expendable Ariane rockets compete directly with NASA for commercial cargo, the Europeans recognize the unique capability of the shuttle and are eager to get in on the act. For its part, NASA had good reason to relinquish some control of the mission: ESA had built the $1 billion laboratory, and the Germans had also paid $64 million for the privilege of taking charge. The transatlantic comradeship extended further. Included in the crew of eight were two West Germans, and a Dutchman with the euphonious name of Wubbo Ockels...
...double by senior Ian Wallace capped the inning’s scoring, giving the Crimson a 9-5 lead that it would not relinquish, thanks greatly to the efforts of junior Lance Salsgiver...
After two open water victories at the national championships, however, the Crimson isn’t about to relinquish hope of a three-peat...