Word: pulling
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...consensus of policymakers and military commanders in Washington and Iraq: a significant reduction in the U.S. presence is impossible until a credible Iraqi government proves it can defend itself against an insurgency that is likely to persist for years. The range of plausible scenarios if the U.S. were to pull out includes an Islamic state that provides sanctuary to terrorists like al-Zarqawi and a civil war that could draw in neighboring countries like Syria and Iran. "We cannot walk away from this one," says retired Marine Corps General Anthony Zinni, a former head of U.S. forces in the Middle...
...ridiculous and amateurish even before the cheesy animated tornado showed up. The professionalism improved in the video for 2003s “Suds in the Bucket,” but the fashion faltered—Evans wears a bizarre slip-looking dress that even she can’t pull off. Finally, with the new “Cheatin’” video, everything is clicking: the level of exaggeration is just right and the wardrobe is stunning. As Evans begins singing, the camera pans forward to reveal her swaying on the hood of a car, then cuts...
...would be hard to find a more pure example of balance-of-power politics, but if Bush continues to pull the strings as delicately as the U.S. has done in the recent past, the game won't degenerate into a replay of World Wars I and II. Compared to the previous contenders, both sides have reasons to be cautious. China cannot risk its trade surplus with the U.S., and Washington must speak softly lest Beijing dump its vast reserves on the market, driving down the value of the dollar. The U.S. needs China to constrain North Korea's nuclear ambitions...
...difference in the game. “The other [doubles] team had more energy and picked it up towards the end,” Kumar said. “These things happen, but despite this, we still had our chances in the singles, but we couldn’t pull out some close matches. It’s been the same old story in these 4-3 losses.” In the singles matches, Harvard and Columbia were evenly matched. Kumar defeated Jimmy Moore 7-6, 0-6, 6-1 at the first position, freshman Sasha Ermakov picked...
Pederson did not compete in last week’s events due to a muscle pull in her back, but is anxiously awaiting the upcoming competition hosted by Crimson rival, Yale...