Word: pulling
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...Kremlin certainly has plenty of levers to pull in Ukraine to make its views felt, with its control over gas supplies, alongside the popularity of Russian state-controlled TV in the east and south of the country, where pro-Russian sentiment is strongest. "In certain sections of the Ukrainian political and business élite, there are links with Russia stretching back to Soviet times," says Paliy from the Institute of Foreign Policy. "There are also a large number of Russian-sponsored think tanks in Ukraine, which function freely and push the Kremlin's views...
...Gently pull and spread the leaves outward to expose the purple-tipped leaves at the very center. Pull out the purple-tipped leaves to expose the fuzzy choke below...
Scrape out the fuzzy choke with a small teaspoon or espresso spoon. Pull out the inedible purple-tipped leaves, if there are any, that surround the choke. Place the trimmed artichoke halves in the lemon water as you go. These completely edible artichoke halves may be cooked as is or sliced or cut into wedges...
...until a few months ago, I thought we were going to pull through this O.K.," says analyst James Abbott, who follows regional banks for FBR Capital Markets. "But now I am scared. For a lot of banks, this downturn does not look survivable...
...stay put, crews taking down images of local politicians standing or sitting next to the leader have their work cut out for them, with hundreds of enormous billboards casting shadows over roadways and blanketing buildings across the country. They might soon wish that all they had to do was pull down a rotating golden statue...