Word: strengthening
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...preservationists, the furor points up the need to strengthen the laws protecting archaeological finds. Since 1973, London's monuments have been safeguarded largely through officially sanctioned voluntary pacts between developers and archaeologists. The agreements basically give scientific teams time to investigate all sites exposed by the digging of construction crews. The costs are borne by the developers, who have been quick to see the public relations advantage. Last year they provided $9 million for explorations at 162 sites in the London area. But the effort amounts mostly to a delay in construction. After archaeologists record their findings and salvage some...
...knew this rock was not in good condition," notes Sayed Tawfik, chairman of the EAO. Repairs in the early 1980s used cement, which introduced water to the limestone and trapped existing water inside. More recently, workers have used dry limestone powder, similar in composition to the original rock, to strengthen the base of the Sphinx. One proposal from the Getty Institute's Monreal: place the entire statue under a protective canopy for several months at least, while exploring alternatives. The Ministry of Tourism vetoed that idea...
...officials said privately that an invasion was highly unlikely and that more probable options would be to strengthen military forces, impose tougher sanctions or withdraw military dependents and civilians...
...unclear whether the downzoning exemption might strengthen the club's abatement request...
...students are to gain any real leverage with the Harvard administration they must pool their efforts, not waste them on competition. We have 40 members now, and we hope to bring together the heads of all student organizations. HUSO plans to unify and strengthen, not divide and conquer. Van Truong Moderator, HUSO Alex Acosta Martha Bridegam Adam Cohen Anthony Romano Founding Members, HUSO