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For one, it counters the high name recognition of Andrew M. Cuomo, McCall's opponent, by offering voters a straightforward introduction to the candidate, emphasizing his long list of high-level jobs in both the public and private sector. | It counters the high name recognition of McCall's opponent, by offering voters a straightforward introduction to the candidiate. | 6 |
With the Marlins Floyd bated .287, hit 18 home runs and drove in 57 runs. | He bated .287, hit 18 home runs and drove in 57 runs | 6 |
" If you get young officers, expose them to a military organization that is within a democratic political institution, such as the United States, then that rubs off on them, " he said. | Expose young officers "...to a military organization within a democratic political institution, ...then that rubs off on them," he said. | 6 |
once his tears have subsided, he confirms what his classmates have already figured out: he just received a job offer - - his first in five years. | Once his tears subsided, his classmates already resolved that he received his first job offer in five years. | 6 |
Noriega is close to Castro and may once have been his agent. | Noriega may have been Castro's agent. | 6 |
Besides having the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing your part to help save our wildlife heritage, you will also receive some outstanding benefits of membership including: | Besides knowing that you are doing your part to help save our wildlife heritage, you will also receive benefits of membership such as: | 6 |
First of America, which now has 45 banks and $12.5 billion in assets, announced an agreement to acquire the Peoria, Ill., bank holding company in January. | First of America announced an agreement to acquire the Peoria, Ill., bank holding company in January. | 6 |
The LAT focuses on new dissension within the Israeli government about whether or not Israel should continue to maintain forces in southern Lebanon, dissension fueled when an Israeli commando raid there late last week was ambushed, with twelve deaths the result. | The LAT focuses on dissension within the Israeli government about whether or not Israel should maintain forces in southern Lebanon. Dissension fueled when a raid last week resulted in 12 deaths. | 6 |
" We still believe strongly in human rights, and that everything we do has to be consistent with universal standards of human rights, " he said. | "We believe in human rights, and that we have to be consistent with standards of human rights," he said. | 6 |
But what about Bay Area notables who like to cook but are not connected to a professional kitchen? | But what about Bay Area cooks who aren't linked to a professional kitchen? | 6 |
Indonesia is already receiving $400,000 in the current fiscal year for civilian training programs and is to receive a like amount next year; and the United States expects to provide an additional $16 million this year to train police officers in counterterrorism. | Indonesia receives $400,000 currently for civilian training programs and the United States expects to provide an additional $16 million this year to train police officers in counterterrorism. | 6 |
Readers should be familiar with Robert Claiborne's earlier books, especially Our Marvelous Native Tongue: The Life and Times of the English Language. | Readers should be familiar with Robert Claiborne's book, especially Our Marvelous Native Tongue. | 6 |
You and I know that solutions to difficult problems don't just happen. | We know solutions to problems don't just happen. | 6 |
It added: " In Cuba, public enemy No. 1 of press freedoms in the hemisphere, repression of journalists both Cuban and foreign is worse than ever. " | "In Cuba, repression of journalists both Cuban and foreign is worse than ever." | 6 |
Tinian Island was the staging area where the 509th moved after its creation in the desert. | The 509th moved to the Tinian Island after its start in the desert. | 6 |
His appointment to that post, which has senior administrative, staff and policy responsibilities, followed a several - year tenure as Reuters's editor in chief. | His post, which has administrative, staff and policy responsibilities, follows a tenure as Reuters's editor in chief. | 6 |
The double eagle came close to being melted down many times. | The double eagle risked melt down many times. | 6 |
Iraq says it has done so and has barred inspectors since late 1998. | Iraq says it has barred inspectors since 1998. | 6 |
You’ll also be educating youngsters in 15,000 schools across America — most likely some in your own school district. | You’ll be educating children in 15,000 American schools — some in your own district. | 6 |
I think it almost does not matter what the judge does since it's clear that the balance of power is shifting again, although it not clear where it will land. | It does not matter what the judge does since the balance of power is clearly shifting and its landing is unclear. | 6 |
But at a news conference in Singapore, Powell hinted that the Bush administration was ready to discuss resuming military cooperation with Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation and a sometimes reluctant partner in the efforts to crack down on militant Islamic groups. | Powell hinted that the Bush administration was ready to resume military cooperation with Indonesia, the most populous Muslim nation and a reluctant partner in the efforts to stop militant Islamic groups. | 6 |
To see her kitchen - - and by extension, herself - - enshrined in the Smithsonian, she said, " will be an odd feeling " and no doubt bring back memories. | To see her kitchen enshrined in the Smithsonian, she said, "will be an odd feeling". | 6 |
Renaissance Cruises vacations escort you from one fabulous destination to the next in a beautiful cabin aboard a brand-new ship. | Renaissance Cruises vacations take you to each destination in a beautiful cabin on a new ship. | 6 |
But Child is not one to get maudlin about the past, though she does want to keep it alive. | Child is not one to get maudlin about the past. | 11 |
We would like to offer our youth a small reward for their participation by presenting them with gift certificates from Target. | We would like to offer our youth a reward for participation with gift certificates from Target. | 6 |
It will undoubtedly retell how the seeds of her culinary career were sown: Fresh off the boat on their way to Paris and Paul Child's new posting ( they had met in Sri Lanka during World War II ), they stopped for lunch in Rouen. | It will retell how the seeds of her culinary career were sown: Fresh off the boat on their way to Paris and Paul Child's new posting, they stopped for lunch in Rouen. | 6 |
And with a donation of $15 or more, you’ll receive a FREE Birdfeeder in appreciation for your concern. | You'll receive a FREE Birdfeeder with a donation of $15 or more. | 6 |
While writers whose business it is to be witty often fail to produce, grave authors occasionally are mirthful when laughter is farthest from their minds. | While writers who intend to be funny often fail, grave authors can be unintentionally mirthful on occasion. | 6 |
First, there will be all the public observances, including a sold - out dinner Thursday at San Francisco's tony Fifth Floor restaurant, which - - like dinners that night at 19 other venues across the country - - will benefit the scholarship fund of the International Association of Culinary Professionals ( which Child c... | There will be all the public observances, including a dinner Thursday at San Francisco's tony Fifth Floor restaurant, which will benefit the scholarship fund of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (which Child co-founded). | 6 |
In any event, it is hard to discern, from the arch style affected in an attempt to make dull facts interesting, just what is the origin of sow one's wild oats. | It is hard to discern just what is the origin of sow one's wild oats. | 6 |
But only rarely did they collaborate and, with few exceptions, their work was not correlated in a systematic way. | They rarely collaborated and their work was not often correlated in a systematic way. | 6 |
You can make an impact by supporting Big Sisters Annual Campaign and our $200,000 goal. | Support Big Sisters Annual Campaign and our $200,000 goal. | 6 |
Some, like French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, had more in common with one another than they did with, say, German, English, Swedish, Danish, and Dutch, which, in turn, bore only a remote resemblance to Russian and Polish, on the one hand, and the two extant varieties of, say, Gaelic, on the other. | French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese had more in common with each other than they did with German, English, Swedish, Danish and Dutch, which, in turn, remotely resembled Russian, Polish and two extant varieties of Gaelic. | 6 |
Mr. Reupke was one of three executives on Reuters's eight - person executive committee who didn't also serve on the company's board of directors. | Mr. Reupke was one of three who didn't also serve on the company's board of directors. | 6 |
According to the blurb on the dust jacket of this distinctly unpleasant book, Rosalind Miles is head of the Centre for Women's Studies at Coventry Polytechnic, a lecturer, broadcaster, journalist, and author of several other books, including a highly acclaimed biography of Ben Jonson. | Miles is head of the Centre for Women's Studies at Coventry Polytechnic, a lecturer, broadcaster, journalist, and author of several other books, including a highly acclaimed biography of Ben Jonson. | 6 |
P.S. As soon as we hear from you by return mail and receive your $15 membership gift, we will send your NWF gray wolf plush toy. | As soon as we receive your $15 membership gift, we will send your NWF gray wolf plush toy. | 6 |
MEDICINE TRANSPLANT: Growth of Japanese trade and travel prompts Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, to set up a bilingual medical practice. | Beth Israel Medical Center set up a bilingual medical practice due to growth of Japanese trade and travel. | 6 |
On Tuesday night, Redden took the podium for nine minutes before the gavel came down, recognizing bidders in the audience and on the telephone. | Before the end, Redden recognized bidders in the audience and on the phone Tuesday night for 9 minutes. | 6 |
The 1993 documentary The War Room captures some of his efforts on tape. | The War Room captures some of his efforts. | 6 |
She said the move would result in a after - tax charge of less than $4 million to be spread over the next three quarters. | The move would result in a charge of less than $4 million to be spread over three quarters. | 6 |
Now he needs to follow through with action, to keep demonstrating that his core concern is coming up with the best possible plan, not simply keeping the issue on hold until after this fall's election. | He needs to follow with action, demonstrating core concern is the best possible plan, and not keeping the issue on hold until this Fall's election. | 6 |
Your contribution will be used to recruit and retain quality volunteers. | Your donation recruits and retains quality volunteers. | 6 |
The statues, the existence of which had not been publicly known before, were displayed in Torricelli's Senate office. | In Torricelli's Senate office were statues whose existence was not publicly known. | 6 |
His marriage, Sears guessed, would have been unsuccessful and his children would have difficulty finding themselves. | Sears guessed his marriage would have been unsuccessful and his children lost. | 6 |
We built our first hut more than 100 years ago in New Hampshire’s northern Presidential Range, and we helped protect the White Mountains so that they are still open to you now. | We built our first hut over 100 years ago in New Hampshire's Presidential Range and helped protect the White Mountains. | 6 |
As can be seen from the chapter headings, some of the material is trivial, but nonetheless interesting for that. | Judging by the chapter headings, some of the material is trivial, but interesting. | 6 |
Each wafer, holding hundreds of chips, is worth $6,000 to $10,000 apiece, depending on what insulation, circuitry and materials are used. | Each wafer is worth between $6,000 and $10,000 depending on the materials used. | 6 |
Today our unique network of 10 huts and lodges—each a day’s hike apart—stretches 56 miles through the White Mountain National Forest. | Our network of 10 huts and lodges stretches 56 miles through the White Mountain National Forest. | 6 |
Campbell held that the ancient mythologies and religions are allegorical and that there was no real distinction between gods and goddesses, who were given sexual identity when in human form only to make them more meaningful. | Campbell held that the ancient mythologies and religions are allegorical; deities were given sexual identity when in human form only to make them more meaningful. | 6 |
As everyone in the world must know by now, William Safire writes a column in The New York Times Magazine called On Language. | William Safire, as everyone knows, writes a column in The New York Times called On Language. | 6 |
You see, the Alaska legislature passed a law that once again allows any private citizen with just a $15 trapping or $25 hunting license to track wolves by aircraft and then land and gun them down. | Alaska passed a law that allows private citizens with a license to track wolves by aircraft then shoot them on land. | 6 |
HOW TO SELECT As the gourd ripens, its color changes from near white - pale green to vivid green, often flecked with yellow, and eventually bright orange. | As the gourd ripens, it changes from white to different shades of green, and flecked with yellow and then orange. | 6 |
" There was death in D.C. throughout the ' 80 s and into the ' 90 s, and there was death everywhere, " said Starke, who was reared in New Rochelle N.Y., and played at Columbia. " | Starke, a New Rochelle native and Columbia player, elaborates on death's pervasiveness in the late 20th century D.C. | 6 |
For the year, pet food volume was flat, the company said. | Pet food volume was flat this year. | 6 |
Overfishing, deforestation, climate change, and the proliferation of toxic chemicals top the list. | Deforestation and the proliferation of toxic chemicals top the list. | 11 |
Lowering West Street alongside the World Trade Center site and building a park or esplanade on top is another option that has been popular with those reviewing the first six public proposals. | Lowering West Street alongside the World Trade Center site and building a park or esplanade on top is another popular option. | 6 |
But more than 32,000 tons may have been taken illegally from those same waters, the fisheries service said. | More than 32,000 tons may have been taken illegally, said the fisheries. | 6 |
The WSJ notes that the just-concluded football / TV deal will probably mean even steeper cable bills in the near future. | The WSJ notes that the new football/TV deal will likely mean more expensive cable bills. | 6 |
After the Ottoman Empire's defeat in World War I, Britain acquired Palestine and promised ( in the Balfour Declaration ) the creation of a Jewish state. | After the Ottoman Empire's loss in WW I, Britain acquired Palestine and promised the creation of a Jewish state. | 6 |
It does not take a too-wicked mind to read into such terms meanings of a lewd nature. | It is not hard to read into the terms depicting a lewd nature. | 6 |
She is in the most active of the four levels available, but should the need arise, she can move on to assisted living facilities within the same complex. | She is in the most active of the four levels, but she can also move to assisted living within the same complex. | 6 |
The truck maker said the significant drop in net income will result in lower earnings for the fiscal year. | The truck maker said the drop in net income will lower earnings for the year. | 6 |
P.S. As a Living Planet Society member, you’ll receive the wonderful array of benefits described in the enclosed brochure. | As a Living Planet Society member, you’ll receive the benefits described in the brochure. | 6 |
In a telephone interview, Mr. Reupke said his departure was for " personal reasons, " which he declined to specify. " | Mr. Reupke said his departure was for "personal reasons" which he declined to specify. | 6 |
It's as if Roy Cohn went on television in the mid- ' 50 s to soberly rue the damage wreaked by Sen. Joe McCarthy, without any apology for his own role. | Roy Cohn without apology, went on '50s television to soberly rue the damage wreaked by Sen. Joe McCarthy. | 6 |
Quick and concise, an on-screen information banner automatically gives you the who, when, and where of what’s on. | The information banner automatically gives you the who, when and where of what's on. | 6 |
Her suitor, Neigh, who had proposed marriage in a previous chapter, appears somewhat apprehensive at Ethelberta's suggestion. | Neigh, who had proposed marriage previously, appears somewhat apprehensive at the suggestion. | 6 |
First of America said some of the managers will take other jobs with First of America. | Some managers will take other jobs within First of America. | 6 |
" Ms. Broaddrick told me Sunday that a Times reporter had appeared at the house in the a.m., and that she had refused an interview, " Rabinowitz writes in an e-mail message. | Ms. Broaddrick said that a Times reporter appeared at the house and that she refused an interview, Rabinowitz said in an email. | 6 |
I know that our staff and committee members will be happy to go with you to talk to these group if you need their help. | Our staff and committee members would enjoy helping you talk to these groups if need be. | 6 |
And in Nicaragua, promises of press freedom by the Sandinistas " have not materialized. " | Promises of press freedom in Nicaragua " have not materialized. " | 6 |
Jewish settlement in Palestine, then part of the decaying Ottoman Empire, only proceeded piecemeal. | Jewish settlement in Palestine only proceeded piecemeal. | 6 |
But Goodwill offers hope even to people with numerous obstacles to overcome, like Jerry. | Goodwill offers hope to people with obstacles to overcome. | 6 |
SAN FRANCISCO - - A staple of Chinese and Indian cooking, these gourds ( botanically, Momordica charantia ) with skin like toads grow on climbing vines that can reach 12 feet. | A staple of Chinese and Indian cooking, these gourds with skin like toads grow on climbing vines that can reach 12 feet. | 6 |
The Malaysian foreign minister, Syed Hamid Albar, later told local reporters that Powell had proposed that American and Malaysian officials review the idea of forming a regional training center in Malaysia to coordinate antiterrorism activities. | Malaysian foreign minister Syed Hamid Albar said Powell had proposed that they review the idea of forming a regional training center in Malaysia to coordinate antiterrorism activities. | 6 |
In anticipation of the start - up of its new factory, the company said a larger - than - normal chassis supply has been built to carry it through the transition period. | The company said a larger than normal chassis supply was built to carry the factory through its transition. | 6 |
Heritage, which owns 51 % of POP's 3.6 million shares outstanding, said it will exchange one share of a new preferred stock for each POP common share it doesn't already own. | Heritage said it will exchange one share of a new preferred stock for each POP common it doesn't already own. | 6 |
More than anything else, that specification limited the designs to the undistinguished options presented two weeks ago. | The specification limited the designs to the options presented two weeks ago. | 6 |
The Chinese and Indian varieties differ little in taste. | The Chinese & Indian kinds taste similar. | 6 |
Sony Columbia Acquisition Corp., formed for the Columbia deal, will formally take ownership of the movie studio later this month, a spokesman said. | Sony Columbia Acquisition Corp., will take ownership of the movie studio later this month, a spokesman said. | 6 |
Throughout the 500 processing steps, which typically last 20 days, the wafers are not touched by human hands. | Throughout the 500 steps, which last 20 days, the wafers are not touched by hands. | 6 |
That incredible empire dominated the world and I imagine it did not seem possible to people living then that anyone could loosen that empire's grip on humanity. | That empire dominated the world. I imagine it seemed impossible then that anyone could loosen that empire's grip. | 6 |
And we can do even more in 1999 with your financial support! | We can do more in 1999 with your support! | 6 |
Writing containing such labored figures makes for hard reading. | Writing with labored figures is hard to read. | 6 |
On his way home, he shares the story with four people at a street corner. | On his way home, he shares the story with four people. | 6 |
But it would be expensive, and the governor, the mayor and their friends in Washington will have to look at long-range ways to pay the bill. | It'd be pricey. The governor, mayor & their friends in Washington will look at other ways to pay the bill | 6 |
Webster's Third New International Dictionary lists about 500 Yiddish words that have become part of our everyday conversations, including: | Webster's Third New International Dictionary lists 500 Yiddish words that became part our conversations. | 6 |
When you use the attractive wrapping paper and gift tags, you will be helping us spread the word about saving America’s wildlife treasures and their habitat. | When you use our wrapping paper and gift tags, you help spread the word about saving wildlife and habitats in America. | 6 |
Customers who want access to Microsoft desktop e-mail, documents and calendar information may prefer Microsoft's wireless technology. | Customers who want access to Microsoft desktop information may prefer the wireless technology. | 6 |
We 've scheduled more than 15 follow-up camper weekends beginning in September and going around till next summers camping season. | We have scheduled 15+ follow-up camper weekends starting in September and going till next summer. | 6 |
Re the article on Cuthbert, Dickens uses intercourse to mean ` communication between people ' in A Christmas Carol when Scrooge says I will not be the man I must have been but for this intercourse to the third Spirit. | Intercourse means "communication between people," when Scrooge says "I will not be the man I must have been but for this intercourse to the third Spirit." | 6 |
Impatient with regulators, the National Environmental Trust began a boycott campaign in February called " Take a Pass on Chilean Seabass. " | The National Environmental Trust began a boycott in February called, "Take a Pass on Chilean Seabass." | 6 |
At Super Summer Safari Camp, there are daily sports, nature, and arts activities. | Summer Safari Camp has sports, nature, & arts activities. | 6 |
However, Tony Lama said it would promptly submit the offer to a special committee of the company's board. | Tony Lama said it would speedily submit the offer to the company's board. | 6 |
At this point, planners have focused on short-term repair of PATH and subway lines, with medium-range proposals being shopped in Washington that could untangle the disorganized web of subway lines downtown. | Planners have focused on short-term repair of PATH and subway lines, and considered medium-range proposals that could untangle the subway lines downtown. | 6 |
Some local cable companies, the paper says, expect the fees they'll pay ESPN to go up more than 20 percent. | Local cable companies expect the fees they pay ESPN to go up over 20 percent. | 6 |
An ambitious expansion has left Magna with excess capacity and a heavy debt load as the automotive industry enters a downturn. | An expansion left Magna with a heavy debt load as the automotive industry enters a downturn. | 6 |
It would be nice to think that while linguists were working so hard to organize languages, they were working alongside the archaeologists who were providing the raw materials. | While linguists were working hard to organize languages, they were working with archaeologists who were providing raw materials. | 6 |
This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to ways to do things differently, things that will make our lives better and improve the quality of our life. | This is the season for thinking about new approaches to improve the quality of our life. | 6 |
Your special donation today is absolutely critical, because many of Alaska’s politicians clearly have anti - wolf agendas. | Your donation today is critical because many Alaska politicians have anti wolf agendas. | 6 |
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