Word: seeded
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...unranked sophomore’s quarterfinal bout, however, presented his greatest challenge. Ohio State’s Jaggers—a two-time All-American and last year’s NCAA national champion—entered Friday’s final bout as the undefeated top seed...
...extremely tough to gear up for a tournament [of this caliber].”Some of Harvard’s competitors felt right at home among the country’s best, as No. 4 O’Connor (157 lbs.) and Jantzen (141) earned third and fifth seeds respectively, while Caputo (184) garnered the top spot in his weight class.All three grapplers dazzled high-quality opponents, breezing through to the semifinals, but Jantzen’s run to victory put the wrestling world on notice. Returning from a nagging leg injury, the sophomore proved that he is as strong...
...this, the so-called TARP (the Troubled Asset Relief Program) was going to be used to buy bad assets from financial institutions. Those institutions could then be recapitalized and, with their balance sheets repaired, set about lending again to qualified individuals and businesses, providing the economy with the seed corn it needs to grow. Then, a couple of weeks ago, Secretary Paulson said that that wasn't going to be how the TARP funds would be used. He announced, in effect, that the TARP was going to be rolled up, having not spent some $300 billion in funds that Congress...
...deep pocket donors responsible for CAP's success are not bragging, at least in public anyway. The group was formed with significant seed money by the families of three wealthy liberals, financier George Soros, Progressive insurance magnate Peter Lewis, and Herb and Marion Sandler, who once owned Golden West Savings and Loan. All three benefactors are represented directly or indirectly on the CAP board. Since 2005, the larger group of wealthy liberals, known as the Democracy Alliance, has also begun to contribute significant sums to the effort. Rob McKay, the heir to a Taco Bell fortune and chairman...
...Japanese companies tend to profit from the lucrative contracts. But Japanese aid is about more than just helping Japanese businesses. Just as some in American foreign-policy circles believe that the U.S. has a mission to spread democracy around the globe, an increasing number of Japanese are keen to seed the world with their ideals. One key principle is an ability to modernize without losing its roots. "The history of Japan in modern times," says Kazuo Ogoura, president of the Japan Foundation, "is to have achieved advanced economic progress and democratic maturity without having abandoned cultural identity and traditions." Environmental...