Word: strength
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...spirit and patriotism are at their peak. But it's quite another to be sending these people with established careers and lives outside the military back to Iraq in the war's fifth year. Because former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld kept a ceiling on the Army's troop strength, the National Guard and reserve forces have become a key piece of the everyday Army - rather than being held in reserve for any unexpected conflict that erupts while the active-duty force is pinned down elsewhere. Even supporters concede the Guard has been so stretched - and has left so much gear...
...water and sewage systems. I would be hesitant to say that we have spent too much time being concerned on what is going on abroad, because that does have an impact on us. But I think we have not spent enough time thinking about our own nation and its strength. And its strength not only being the military strength, buts its economic viability with the kind of infrastructure, education system, concern of the environment and education that gives us a strong platform for a stronger economy...
...before giving way to Adam Cole. After issuing a walk of his own, Cole struck out Jack Murphy to end a long afternoon. “He’s a guy who can hit the ball out of the ballpark, so I just wanted to go strength against strength there,” Walsh said. “I just didn’t want the longball to beat us there.”After a sluggish start in the first game, Harvard jumped on Staehley early. Back-to-back RBI doubles from senior Andrew Casey and freshman...
...doubles, the Harvard won in the top two spots and lost at No. 3. Kumar and Ermakov volleyed expertly to win, 8-5, at No. 1, while Valkin and Denenberg relied on the strength of their service and service returns to cruise, 8-4. Nguyen and freshman Michael Hayes lost...
...overwhelming defense. “It was just a question of keeping the pressure going,” head coach Erik Farrar said. “That was something that they really weren’t able to stop.” Normally Harvard’s strength is its set offense that relies on patience and ball movement. Last night however, the Crimson showcased a speedy, efficient counter attack that proved to be too strong for Connecticut. The offensive barrage was a demonstration of Harvard’s depth. The Crimson received goals from six different players with freshmen...