Word: sharp
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...worse." Putin himself complains that his foreign critics remain mired in an outdated cold-war mindset, and exhorts Russians to work harder to create a modern, prosperous society. One big campaign he launched this year aims to encourage Russians to have more children, in order to reverse a sharp drop in the population that could have serious long-term consequences. It's all part of his message that Russia needs to become strong again - a message with which the West must still learn to live...
...Speaking to a foreign policy group in Philadelphia last week before his resignation, Turki did say that Iran's nuclear ambitions were "clearly a concern for the global community." But in sharp contrast to the Bush Administration's policy of isolating Iran, he stressed that "we speak directly with Iran on all issues. We find that talking with them is better than not talking with them...
Werner Sollors, the Henry B. and Anne M. Cabot professor of English literature, says the Dolls aren’t far off—the satirical edge of Weimar-cabaret performances was razor-sharp...
Because we are so invested in the game, each point against brings with it a sharp sting just as if we too were on the ice. Each penalty hits straight to the heart. But just as the team must shake off the goal, the band puts the other team’s momentary triumph behind us. We recollect our energy and voice, encouraging the team and the fans to ignore that which is past...
...hard-hitting pieces about monumental changes in the curriculum has always been Kim. She has a sharp eye for trends that are changing Harvard, including the college consulting phenomenon and changes in the Core. Funny and radio-savvy, she’ll bring a fresh, investigative voice to the editing squad...