Word: staving
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...punitive damages allowed by the bill--undermining his previous campaign promise to support a bipartisan solution to the problem of patients' rights. Bush has already persuaded Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-Ga.) to withdraw his name from sponsorship of the bill in the House. Should Bush continue his efforts to stave off a plan that may well have the support of 60 senators, he will undermine his claim to govern as a uniter, not a divider...
...Crimson was able to stave off most of the Big Green's chances throughout the first period, as Jonas stoned a breakaway from Dartmouth tri-captain Jamie Herrington, and lucked out when defenseman Pete Summerfelt missed a wide open...
Crothers, a little green himself with only one full game under his belt, turned in an admirable effort, but was unable to stave off the Dartmouth offense, giving up a trio of goals in the third period, two of which came on the power play...
...program on HIV/AIDS) jawboned the companies to set lower prices for developing countries. Finally, just before the international AIDS conference held last July in Durban, South Africa, five major pharmaceuticals joined an "Accelerated Access" program to negotiate 60% to 80% reductions in AIDS-drug prices for poor nations. To stave off a wave of compulsory licensing around the globe, one company has said it will match generic prices where it can't block copycat production...
Through two periods of play, Eagle netminder Scott Clemmensen could have practically sat in his crease for a spot of tea, assured that Harvard wouldn't score. In fact, the third period, despite trailing only 3-0, seemed more a fight to stave off suffering its second consecutive shutout in the opening round at the Beanpot. Only through an excellent individual effort by Kenny Turano did the Crimson not have that monkey to deal with as well...