Word: push
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...think it’s Harvard’s obligation to provide you housing,” Bowman said. “I would say that has not arisen as a major need of Harvard students, and therefore it’s not something I would push...
While Russia has not done anything illegal in its relations with Ukraine, it is likely to make more moves as the election approaches to push for the election of someone who will be more favorable to Russian interests. If this happens, the United States and NATO cannot sit quietly while Russia bullies Ukraine’s government into following its line. President Obama already showed Moscow that he is willing to be flexible when he agreed to scrap Bush-era plans for a missile defense system viewed by Russia as threatening. Now, he must show that he is also willing...
Committee member Mark C. McGovern said that how teachers encourage their students may be influencing intensive studies program enrollment, adding that “how we push the students who don’t fit into the categories” is crucial...
...push their buttons a lot,” he said in an interview yesterday...
...awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October, some Chinese bloggers joked that President Hu Jintao was ecstatic about the decision, because it meant the honor wouldn't go to a Chinese dissident. Now human-rights activists wonder if Obama will use the bully pulpit of the prize to push for the release of dozens of jailed activists being held throughout the country. Expectations aren't high. In February, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the U.S. wouldn't allow human rights to derail cooperation with China on issues like climate change and rebuilding the global economy. Then last month Obama...