Search Details

Word: strengtheners (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...says, "think they are liberating Georgia from our horrible, pro-Western political class." Indeed, their hope was that the Russian invasion would stir Georgians to rise up and depose him, says Saakashvili. "That was their strategic mistake. That's not how you destroy politicians. That'S how you strengthen them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Interview: Georgia's President Keeps Firing | 8/20/2008 | See Source »

...widening opposition at home, Musharraf faced a key challenge emanating from overseas when his term ended last November. Washington appeared to have negotiated a compromise political deal in which Musharraf would share power with Benazir Bhutto, in an alliance that the U.S. hoped would stave off domestic opposition and strengthen Musharraf's ability to confront radicalism. But the deal floundered even before Bhutto's assassination last December. The general, once a symbol of the power of the military, had begun to believe that he was indispensable, and had moved to ride roughshod over all constitutional and legal challenges by declaring...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why Musharraf Failed | 8/19/2008 | See Source »

...Mainland China and Taiwan should not court and win over recognition of the other sides' allies. But we should certainly strengthen the existing relationships with our allies. That is totally justified. It is our international duty to help countries that need our support. But we have to do it according to international standards. You have to distinguish between purely giving money to somebody and developmental...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Talking to Taiwan's New President | 8/11/2008 | See Source »

While we didn’t sign a language pact, it’s safe to say that all or almost all of us came here to strengthen our Spanish language skills. For me, I’m hoping to work in Latin America the year after I graduate. So doesn’t it make sense for us to speak in Spanish as much as possible...

Author: By Victoria B. Kabak | Title: Salud! | 8/8/2008 | See Source »

Sharif and Zardari's breakthrough is likely to prove popular, and may even help offset their failures to arrest an overwhelming economic meltdown. It will, for now at least, strengthen their coalition, which constantly threatens to collapse. But they should be prepared for a fight. Musharraf has gambled away a lot to remain in office - he has given up his uniform, allowed his enemies to return from exile, and even overseen a free and fair election where he was dealt several blows. He is unlikely to give up what remains of his power easily. This is a man who said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Musharraf in the Crosshairs | 8/7/2008 | See Source »

Previous | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | Next