Word: weakening
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...caught any of his ex-wife's boyfriends driving his cars, he would "cut their (expletive) heads off." TIME Los Angeles correspondent Jim Willwerth, who is covering the trial, says, "A lot of extremely dramatic and very substantial incidents of violence and abuse are left. This move did not weaken the prosecution case...
...American response has varied from supportive to only mildly reproachful. What worries the administration is that a strong condemnation of Russia's transgressions will further weaken the faltering position of Boris Yeltsin...
...wasting no time going after corruption in Mexico's court system and other corners of the government in the wake of two political assassinations and widespread drug wars. Five days after taking office, the former economist today announced judicial reforms to strengthen the powers of the legislature and weaken the power of the presidency. Among the details: a request that Mexico's Congress reshape the nation's Supreme Court, overhaul corrupt police forces, ensure aggressive prosecutions, and guarantee free legal services for the poor. Zedillo made clear that justice isn't the only motive -- Mexico was a favorite of foreign...
Some students said that the change in the schedule could weaken the school's sense of community...
Several months ago, for example, Arafat made a big fuss about his desire to visit Jerusalem, even though the act would only serve to weaken Rabin's popular support without producing any tangible gains for the Palestininans...