Word: attempting
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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...dismayed by its upcoming three-day meet at the University of Pittsburgh Invitational, the Crimson opened its attempt to take the lvy League title in impressive fashion. Last year, the Crimson lost out to rival Princeton in the final meet...
...such a heavy majority in the House of Representatives, 258 to 175. "There are so many of us now," notes Speaker Tom Foley, that "we may be bumping up against the ceiling." But it was also clear last week that Democrats were hurt by the budget battle. Their vaunted attempt to exploit the "fairness issue" by raising taxes on the wealthy fizzled in a generalized rejection of tax hikes of all kinds...
Harvard, showing no signs of revival at the end of intermission, was forced to punt to the Elis, who subsequently drove to the Harvard 17. But Perks' field goal attempt missed right to keep Harvard within three...
Rather than buying "biodegradable" products (which are ineffective in the sealed, moisture-free landfills currently in use), we should attempt to reduce our three-pound-per day share of the 157.7 million tons of waste generated in this country each year...
...Panama, Powell has earned a reputation as a man not afraid to use force to advance American interests. In the 13 months he has served as America's top soldier, Powell has steered several important military operations, including providing support for the government of the Philippines against a coup attempt, the invasion of Panama and the rescue of Americans trapped by the civil war in Liberia. After years of reluctant generals and admirals, the White House values Powell as a man who unhesitatingly carries out his mission...