Word: staked
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Europe. Others treat them as one of those peculiar American aberrations that periodically upset the alliance's equilibrium. Too few recognize, and even fewer are willing to admit, that in fact the missiles link the strategic nuclear defense of Europe and the U.S. Weapons capable of reaching Soviet territory stake the American homeland to the defense of Europe; they do not enable America to remain immune...
...This game is just as important to us as it is to Harvard." Cornell Coach Tom Miller says. "We all know what's at stake and for that reason it should be a great game...
House races will surely be less tumultuous than the Senate because less is at stake. Republicans would have to make extraordinary gains to challenge the majority control Democrats have held in the House for 28 years. And in House races, where issues are generally less important than personality factors, nationwide trends tend to blur in significance. Still, insiders who talk about the races make a few basic points...
...south, Reagan's policies have increased the stake of many Latin and Central American countries in the upcoming U.S. election...
...border heats up again, however, the U.S. is finding that its stake in the dispute exceeds its influence...