Word: wield
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Though he continued to wield an almost mystic influence from his private Beijing compound, Deng's gradual withdrawal from overt power allowed his successors to prepare for an orderly transition. He was, like the ghosts Chinese revere, a force the current leaders dared not speak of disrespectfully. The steady rise in personal prosperity has persuaded China's citizens that their new leaders will continue to follow in Deng's footsteps without a major change of direction...
...close-shaven head and a gold earring in his left ear, Jones also discussed American politics, saying he is upbeat about youth today. He exhorted listeners to solve racial conflicts and made a plea to the class to do something about the dilemmas of America's inner cities and wield the power of music in a positive...
...suddenly the retail business looks good to Morgan, a stunning epiphany. The firm posted a record profit of more than $1 billion last year. Clearly, it's in no trouble. Its newfound interest in little people is unmistakable evidence that individuals wield more clout on Wall Street than ever. There may not be any immediate benefits, but long-term this is very good news. Capital and clout go hand in hand, and the popularity of mutual funds and 401(k)s means regular Joes and Janes are amassing pools of money faster than institutions. Morgan sees that and is doing...
...Islamic world will, at the same time, wield more power due to its continued demographic explosion, and the West will continue its slowdown...
...could be a haven for activity if it encouraged more student events. The U.C. debates and the primal scream celebration at Tommy's are two good examples of how the Crimson can bring people together. These acitivities demonstrate that the Crimson is in a position of power and can wield it effectively. There should be weekly student polls on a range of topics, such as: what percentage of students think the Ad-Board is fair? how many students think Dean Lewis is doing a commendable job? what band should the U.C. invite for Springfest? All these questions are of interest...