Word: sparking
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Enrile and other officials said they knew nothing about what happened to Olalia, but rumors spread that some military leaders hoped that the killing would spark protests by leftists. That would then give the armed forces the excuse for a major crackdown. Another possibility is that he was killed by far leftists who opposed him because he was cooperating with the government. About 5,000 Olalia supporters marched Friday to the Defense Ministry, demanded Enrile's resignation and called a one-day strike for this Monday. The Communist-dominated National Democratic Front, which represents the New People's Army...
Last week Bokassa secretly left France and returned to the capital of Bangui. He was promptly arrested. The homecoming set off speculation that after years of unhappy exile, Bokassa hoped to spark a coup against the government of General Andre Kolingba. Bokassa has placed Kolingba in a quandary: he must now decide whether to execute the former Emperor...
Mills was the Crimson's spark-plug in the early going last night, penetrating the Terrier defense and setting up shots for teammates Paul Baverstock and Nick Hotchkin...
...invention and energy sustained throughout the show. Watson's grimacing Guildenstern flips his coins from every conceivable angle and contorted stance, while Gelber's Rosencrantz picks up the coins with a flat unquestioning "Heads." In this way, each quickly establishes a distinct personality for his character; the contrast adds spark to their rapid-fire repartee...
Coach Parker provides the initial spark in early October when he suggests that the squad begin thinking about boating up. But it is only a spark. His role soon diminishes as the crews are responsible for their own training...