Word: strengthened
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...this supposed change in the Republican image--from that of care-taker to that of energetic and informed statesman -- that inspires the feeling that Republicans can now win without downplaying the party. GOP leaders feel that their task is to protect and strengthen this new-found positive identity. Thus, they would have been especially embarrassed by an inability to present a full slate of candidates to their fellow Republicans in the September primary. A lack of candidates would have been a sure sign that the vote-getting power of the Republican image is still slight...
...Kansas, G.O.P. Congressman Bob Ellsworth is trying to strengthen his long-shot bid to wrest the senatorial nomination from Incumbent James Pearson by demanding redoubled efforts for negotiations and a place for the Viet Cong at the bargaining table...
...recent finds have a potential of yielding up to 2 billion cu. ft. daily, double present consumption. Ultimately, the gas finds will cut Britain's energy costs, strengthen its foreign-exchange reserves by reducing fuel imports...
...outsider reviewing the events of the past few years at Radcliffe would be utterly confused by what he saw. Attempts to strengthen the college's independence and unity have been countered by a progressively closer affiliation with Harvard; the student government which was organized with the express purpose of fostering discussion of college issues between students and administrators has gradually evolved into a mouthpiece for administration directives...
Essentially Collins is trying to strengthen his image as an apolitical, professionalistic administrator and mayor. And charging that the "bosses" are against him seems to be the easiest way to do this. Collins' strategy recognizes the growing electoral strength of the young, well-educated suburban voters who have abandoned city life...