Word: sharpen
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...them are Mrs. Clinton and Sandy Berger, the White House National Security Adviser, along with David Blunkett, Blair's Secretary of State for Education and Employment, and Peter Mandelson, his strategist and closest political adviser. "It's a chance to examine the basic principles we have in common, to sharpen our thinking and to talk about common pitfalls," says a participant...
...haven't checked your mailbox for a while, the J. Crew Spring Preview 1998 edition of pea-coats, v-necks and cardigans is full of inspiration and classic text, ("Purpose. Sharpen your edge.") ready for your casual, or itemized, perusal...
Following through with Peterson's program would certainly shake things up. School choice would bring heat to bear on the public schools and sharpen our understanding of the injustices of the current system. Unfortunately, we already know that the educational system is on the rocks...
...military doctor in a battle with local militias. It was the country's worst one-time loss in the 12 years it has maintained its "security zone" in southern Lebanon, a 5-mile-wide strip Israel occupies ostensibly to protect its northern border from attack. The debacle will undoubtedly sharpen opposition within Israel to continuing that presence...
...outlets, with sales of more than $20 billion. The restaurant group was eating capital the way a teenager can go through an extra-large taco, capital that could have been fueling growth at Pepsi. Says CEO Roger A. Enrico: "Our goal in taking these steps is to dramatically sharpen PepsiCo's focus." He needs to, given Pepsi's loss of global share. Pepsi will keep Frito-Lay, the undisputed king of snacks. This leaves Enrico free to return to the cola wars. Things are about to get interesting...