Word: sways
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...Throughout the history of modern Asia, the Fed has been the only central bank that really matters. That's true partly because the Fed, by controlling borrowing costs, holds sway over the credit-loving American consumer, long the principal driver of Asia's external demand. In my view, Asia is deluding itself in believing that it has uncovered a new, autonomous source of growth in China. In the end, the American consumer remains very much in charge. That's especially true for China, whose economic health relies heavily on American consumers borrowing money to buy mainland-made washing machines, toys...
...warned the United States should be prepared for more terrorist attacks, suggesting that like last month’s Madrid bombings, al Qaeda may strike before the presidential elections. Many believe that the terrorist attacks in Spain were a ploy to sway federal elections...
...Junior University crew paddled over the course three times yesterday. No changes have been made in the seating of the boat, the only change being the return of Beer to the coxswain's ropes, where he held sway earlier in the season...
...surprising that such a thin thread of amusement as crossword puzzles could entangle the whole people for so many months. Nor it is quite queer that the faculty of an American institution of higher learning should like its own little sport. Examinations thus continue to hold full sway in the hearts of the learned clan and an odd kind of examination at that...
...railway bombings were Muslims, there is no iron-clad evidence--though there is plenty of speculation--that they worked for al-Qaeda or any other group. Analysts say the timing of the attacks may signal a dangerous turn: a new generation of terrorists, impressed by their seeming ability to sway an election, could plan to calibrate future attacks to achieve political objectives...