Word: strength
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...going to coin two new words to night Avanti Forte," the Mayor added explaining to a standing ovation that these words were Italian for forward with strength...
...then Stricker should exhibit similar prowess this spring. "If Jenny keeps progressing we're looking forward to her having a great season and eventually be a strong Olympic potential," Hunt says. While Stricker has concentrated mainly on the shorter distances in the past, her coaches believe she has the strength and speed needed to become an outstanding long distance runner. But, for the time being, "she has a love affair with the 1500 and mile." Assistant Coach Dennis Cochran Fikes says...
Among the giant firms fighting it out in financial services, only Sears, Roebuck has directly targeted the mass market. The company is looking to married homeowners between the ages of 25 and 44 with an average income of $30,000. "We decided to stick with our traditional strength and go after Middle America," says Charles Moran, Sears vice president of corporate planning. Those are the kind of people who already shop in Sears, wandering past the 16 highly successful Financial Network Centers that have already been established. The outlets sell securities through Dean Witter, Sears' brokerage subsidiary, insurance with...
...mass-produced more cheaply in developing nations such as South Korea and Malaysia, where the cost of labor is lower than in the U.S. To remain prosperous, Reich says, American industry must concentrate on high-priced, low-volume customized products. Examples: computer-controlled machine tools and high-tensile-strength steel. But rather than retool factories to make such advanced products, Reich charges, many companies have stayed with low-cost goods and petitioned the Government for protection from imports...
...when he fell, cutting his lip and chipping a tooth. The boy's social worker started to run to him, but Reporter-Producer Kelly Burke waved her off and conducted an interview beside the fallen bike. "He never cried and he stayed calm," says Burke. "It showed the strength of this child and his willingness to challenge life...