Word: warded
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...diplomats scrambled to contain the fallout, many echoed Clinton's questions: Why did India do it, and why now? Basking in atomic glory, B.J.P. officials insisted it was a matter of vital national security, a precaution against Pakistan's nuclear preparations, a deterrent to ward off China's hegemony. Just two weeks ago, Defense Minister Fernandes had suddenly called China "threat No. 1," claiming it was encircling India with missile and naval deployments of suspicious intent. But until then relations between the neighboring giants had been mending. Even though India has fought three wars with Pakistan, nothing has changed recently...
...said the "tons of injuries" the team suffered this year also "helped us to be a stronger team." In addition to Rifkin's diagnosis, last month All-American Heather Lance '99 suffered a broken leg, Wallison underwent surgery on her hand at the beginning of the season, Ward broke her wrist, and many team members experienced recurring dislocated shoulders and ligament injuries. She added that "all the years of injuries were worth it" when the team won the national championship last weekend...
...Being behind has never been an issue with the heart that we put into the game," said Ward of the team's gradual success. "Our team has a lot of confidence in ourselves. There was no question that we could come back and win the game...
...hard to get to the games, to do what weneed to do," Ward said. "The smallest things, likepaying for your own meals during road trips" are aburden to the club...
...Ward said she "definitely" has Olympic dreamsand will take her first step toward pursuing themthis summer, at the under-23 national team camp.Yee and Wallison plan to room together next yearin Manhattan, and would not discount thepossibility of playing club Rugby there...