Word: wider
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...blood shed in the past four days in the hope of changing Gaza's political equation, when the dust settles and the bodies are buried, the wider regional equation is unlikely to change fundamentally - at least not in the favor of those who would prefer to see Hamas eliminated...
Vilsack was narrowly elected as governor of Iowa in 1998, making him the state’s first Democratic governor in 32 years. He won reelection by a wider margin in 2002, but chose not to run again...
...began to pursue a utopian yet undefined vision of a future society. Like the leaders of the RAF, al-Qaeda's leaders come largely from educated, middle-class backgrounds and in their desire to correct what they see as long-standing injustices, both groups embrace violence. "Both give a wider, productive focus to the individual's frustration of not being able to affect policy through normal channels," Hoffman says. "For young people looking for discipline and a focus it could help them feel a part of something bigger than themselves...
...winter celebration Sparklefest, to take place on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. Sparklefest will feature ice skating at the Charles Hotel, a holiday parade, and promotional offers from local stores and restaurants. Jillson said that while the association is always looking for new ways to reach out to wider shopper demographics, shops and restaurants are making an extra push to reach out to customers this winter in light of the economic crisis. “We are encouraging retailers to join Sparklefest events, to remain competitive, and keep their doors open and lights on,” she said. Jillson...
...prestige traditionally associated with consultancies and investment banks is now shared by TFA, a public-sector opportunity that advances our new emphasis on public work. Regardless of the motivations behind this rise in applications, it can only be positive that TFA and their participatory schools now have a wider pool of applicants from which to choose. Furthermore, society benefits by exposing more individuals to the American public school system—especially those individuals who, over time, are likely to excel in other fields after being shaped and informed by their TFA experience. TFA has projected adding over...