Word: strengthing
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...last year, he was wearing loose-fitting gold-colored trousers, a gold shirt and a small gold skullcap, all made from the same embroidered fabric. He welcomed me into his modest rented home on the eastern edge of Accra, Ghana's capital, pumping my hand with the energy and strength of a man 20 years younger. The living room was painted electric blue, and a gold vase of plastic flowers sat on the coffee table. There was a small television in the corner and a telephone that mewed like a cat when someone rang. More than once on my visits...
...meaning yet largely apathetic, consumer who miraculously discovers his deep feelings for the poor after reading the “fair trade” pamphlet at his local supermarket. He is somewhat uncertain about how a fixed price benefits Guatemalan farmers, but congratulates himself anyway on his newfound moral strength...
...going to put into the field of play. Riddled with injuries over the past weeks, Saturday looked to be a day of rest, a day for backup fencers in the relaxing IFA events. But healed hands and strengthened knees allowed the squad to play at full strength, a necessary step towards making a statement and preparing for next week’s NCAA Regionals. “Considering the fact that we were weaker this year overall, this was an incredible performance by our fencers,” Brand said. “They were clearly dominating today...it shows...
...either serving on the front lines or sitting in front of the tube, the president’s deluded view of sacrifice misses all the ways in which our success in Iraq depends on the choices we make back home. If we want to defeat an enemy that gains strength from oil revenue, then we need a more aggressive approach to ending our dependence on petroleum. On the individual level, this means becoming smarter consumers who prioritize fuel efficiency over engine size in buying cars, and who take advantage of public transportation. On the collective level, this means supporting policies...
...strength of the Crimson’s pitching was mirrored in its offense...