Word: runup
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...conservative. I've never pretended to be anything else. I believe in limited government and keeping taxes and regulation and litigation low. I believe the traditional values that have been broadly embraced by our society are good." - Explaining his platform in the runup to the Nov. 3 elections (Virginian Pilot, Oct. 17, 2009) (Read "Virginia Race Gives Republicans a Blueprint for Success...
...blood between Hizballah and the government has continued in the runup to the 2009 election. A 2008 dispute over accusations that Hizballah was using its telecommunications systems for terrorist purposes led to deadly brawls and riots in the street. And while both groups seem poised to continue in their current roles following Lebanon's latest elections, there's no indication Hizballah will take the defeat lying down. "We consider that Lebanon is ruled by partnership, and whatever the results of the elections are, we cannot change the standing delicate balances or repeat the experiences of the past," noted Hizballah lawmaker...
...We’re still trying to improve our approach, which is my runup to the bar,” Christensen said. “There are a lot of things that I I do well, but I only do them well sometimes, so getting more consistent with my run is something that still needs to be improved, and can help me jump even higher...
...runup to the spring outdoor season, the Harvard track and field team has a lot to look forward to following some surprise performers in the weekend’s ECAC Women’s and IC4A Men’s Indoor Track Championships at the Reggie Lewis Track and BU’s Track and Tennis Center, respectively. “It’s kind of a weird meet with not the whole team qualifying,” co-captain Molly Boyle said. “But we had a lot of freshmen qualify and do well...
...south together with helicopters. Within 24 hours, Germany responded with a simple rejection, although it will be sending another 250 rapid reaction troops to the north. Neither party in Germany's current ruling grand coalition government wants to stick its neck out on the unpopular proposal in the runup to elections next year. France is considering the request but any decision to dispatch more troops will likely be tied to a greater role in strategic decision-making. Other countries such as Italy and Spain have also been approached, but they aren't aren't responding with the alacrity NATO feels...