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With rising demand for the firm, oil - rich fish came pirate fishing fleets eager to cash in on its popularity - - even if it meant skirting catch limits and environmental regulations. | Rising demand for the fish caused pirate fleets to cash in on its popularity, even if it meant skirting catch limits and regulations. | 6 |
Iraq says the United States and Britain hold up delivery of needed supplies, using their clout in the United Nations. | Iraq says the United States and Britain hold up supply deliveries. | 6 |
The factory, which opens as the computer chip business is in a slump, is a costly and risky move for IBM. | Opening the factory during a slump is a costly and risky move for IBM. | 6 |
She tells me that the 3,666 people we helped find jobs in 1998 earned approximately $49 million dollars. | The 3,666 people we helped find jobs in 1998 earned about $49 million dollars. | 6 |
MCCOY Inc., originally founded as a government agency but re-organized in 1993 as an independent not-for-profit, is a county-wide youth services coordinating, planning, and convening agency. | MCCOY Inc, re-organized in 1993 as an independent not-for-profit, is a county-wide youth services/coordinating/planning/convening agency. | 6 |
The Supreme Court overturned that sentence in July 1998, ruling that the prosecution had failed to disclose important information to the jury. | The Supreme Court overturned the sentence in July 1998, based on failure to disclose important information. | 6 |
That lunch lit a spark that made Julia decide to take classes at the Cordon Bleu, which in turn led to her friendship and collaboration with Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, co-authors of " Mastering the Art of French Cooking, " and, ultimately, to America's culinary revolution. | That lunch inspired Julia to take classes at Cordon Bleu, led to her friendship with Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle (co-authors of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking"), and revolutionized American cuisine. | 6 |
" Not everyone in Calcutta, or India for that matter, is unanimous in praising the nun, whose organization was able to raise millions of dollars worldwide but made virtually no significant changes in the social structure of this collapsing city's poor neighborhoods. | Not everyone in Calcutta, or India, is unanimous in praising the nun, whose organization raised millions of dollars but made no significant changes in the social structure of poor neighborhoods. | 6 |
I thought about our new, enhanced local efforts, our expanding scientific research and educational programs, our fresh new writing in AUDUBON magazine. | I thought about our local efforts, our scientific research and educational programs, our new writing in AUDUBON. | 6 |
The state attorney general's office has not decided whether to seek the death penalty again, a spokesman, Peter Aseltine, said Tuesday. | The state attorney has not decided whether to seek the death penalty, Peter Aseltine said. | 6 |
In addition to the fun stuff, important life-skills such as self-esteem, leadership, and interpersonal cooperation are being developed. | Important life-skills such as self-esteem, leadership, and cooperation are being developed. | 6 |
" I need more capacity in that end of the market, " he said, " and this is factory is critical to meeting that growing demand. " | "I need more capacity in that market," he said, "and this factory is crucial to meeting demand." | 6 |
If you haven’t already enrolled, sign up for this plan that saves you money on your AT&T Universal Card calls. | Sign up for this plan that saves you money on your AT&T Universal Card calls. | 6 |
The 19 th century Jewish intellectuals who conceived of Zionism -- the idea that Jewish survival depends on the establishment of a Jewish state in the biblical land of Israel -- never worked out their ideology's logistics. | The 19th century Jewish intellectuals who planned Zionism -- the idea that Jewish survival depends on a Jewish state in Israel -- didn't finalize the logistics. | 6 |
And then, please, take advantage of this opportunity to regain full membership for 51 % less than the regular rate. | Please regain full membership for 51% less than the regular rate now. | 6 |
These images will be cheerful reminders to you and your gift recipients of all the wildlife treasures we value. | These images will be cheerful reminders of all the wildlife treasures we value. | 6 |
The community initiatives committee is working with our development office to put together a long-range fundraising plan that will ultimately bring more money into our centers. | The community initiatives committee is working with our development office to plan a fundraising plan that'll bring more money in. | 6 |
Ralston said its restructuring costs include the phase-out of a battery facility in Greenville, N.C., the recent closing of a Hostess cake bakery in Cincinnati and a reduction in staff throughout the company. | Ralston said restructuring costs include the phase-out of a battery facility, the closing of a bakery, and a reduction in staff throughout the company. | 6 |
The total was approximately 2800, but that is probably only a vague estimate: he undoubtedly missed some; some have sprung up since his time ( modern Hebrew, for instance ); and some have vanished. | The total was about 2800, but this is only an estimate: he missed some; some have sprung up in his time (like Hebrew); and some have vanished. | 6 |
In part, that is attributable to the designation of his correspondents, who keep him informed on language that is not within earshot, as the Lexicographic Irregulars, an amusing reference the first time or two it was used but now beginning to cloy. | His correspondents keep him informed on language that is not within earshot, as the Lexicographic Irregulars, a reference the first time or two it was used but now beginning to cloy. | 6 |
The California aquarium also created " Seafood Watch " wallet cards designed to take to restaurants. | California aquarium created "Seafood Watch" cards to use at restaurants. | 6 |
He said he would pay particular attention to what happens to food and medicine entering the country under the U.N. oil-for-food program. | He said he'd pay extra attention to food & medicine entering under the U.N. oil-for-food program. | 6 |
Jameson is a not-for-profit agency established in 1928 to serve the youth of central Indiana who have special needs. | Jameson is a non-profit agency to help the youth of Indiana with special needs. | 6 |
Published 10 times a year, each issue is crammed with dates and detailed descriptions of AMC activities. | Published 10 times a year, each issue has detailed AMC activity descriptions. | 6 |
Claiborne investigates and reports on expressions like sow one's wild oats, about which he tells us little or nothing: the modern Latinate designation Avena fatua came too many centuries after the original expression to have any relevance to it, so why bring up the information that fatua is Latin for ` foolish ': it wa... | Claiborne investigates on expressions like sow one's wild oats, about which he tells us little: the modern Latinate designation Avena fatua came too many centuries afterwards to have any relevance, so why bring up that fatua is Latin for `foolish': when it was Latin for `wild,'. | 6 |
Of the more than 42,000 people Goodwill served in 1999, over 5,000 of them have multiple barriers to finding and keeping a job. | More than 5000 of 42,000 people Goodwill served in 1999 have trouble finding and keeping jobs. | 6 |
And now, growing numbers of dolphins with malignant tumors and high levels of toxic chemicals in their tissues are washing onto U.S. beaches. | Growing numbers of dolphins with tumors and high levels of chemicals are washing onto U.S. beaches. | 6 |
There is no gainsaying that Safire is one of the most influential writers on contemporary English, and it is essential that his books be in the libraries of all who are interested in the subject, regardless of their alignment with his opinions. | Safire is one of the most influential writers on contemporary English, and its essential that his books be in the libraries of all who are interested in the subject. | 6 |
The relationships that are formed provide strong foundations from which healthy values and strong self-confidence can grow, helping youth become strong, independent adults of tomorrow. | The relationships that are formed provide strong foundations which healthy values can grow, helping youth become strong adults. | 6 |
Hall will be only the second member of Congress to travel in Iraq since the war, according to Hall's office. | Hall will be the second member of Congress to travel in Iraq since the war. | 6 |
" If I were choosing the people of tomorrow, I would have chosen the people who are now on the board, " he said. | "If I chose the future people, I choose the people on the board now," he said. | 6 |
The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot put the interests of a fetus ahead of the interests of the pregnant woman until the fetus is " viable. " | The Supreme Court ruled that the interests of a fetus, unless viable, cannot be put ahead of a pregnant woman. | 6 |
IBM is an exception among computer makers in that it still invests heavily in research to advance the design, manufacture and materials used in semiconductor chips. | IBM is an exception among computer makers that invests in research and manufacture materials used in semiconductor chips. | 6 |
You’ll enjoy four outstanding restaurants, nightly entertainment, an exciting casino, a fitness center and world-class spa — and more! | You’ll enjoy 4 restaurants, entertainment, a casino, a fitness center and world-class spa — and more! | 6 |
" The diversity is the big difference with this plant, " said Richard Doherty, president of Envisioneering, a research firm. | The president of research firm Envisioneering cited diversity as the plant's big difference. | 6 |
I will be happy to supply any additional information you may need and thank you for your consideration of our request. | I will be happy to supply information you may need. Thank you for your consideration. | 6 |
The Avon, Conn., company's stock hit a high in 1983 after it unveiled its Adam home computer, but the product was plagued with glitches and the company's fortunes plunged. | The Avon, Conn., company's stock hit a high after unveiling its Adam home computer, but its glitches made stock price plunge. | 6 |
If you are a regular contributor to the Annual Campaign, I encourage you to consider increasing your gift by 10 %. | If you are a regular contributor to the Annual Campaign, consider a 10% gift increase. | 6 |
I am sure I am not the first to point out Joseph Hynes's, Do Mistake— Learn Better, [ XV, 1 ] mistakes in Japanizing English words, e.g., sei fu not safe-o, nain not nine-o. | I am sure I am not the first to point out Joseph Hynes's, Do Mistake— Learn Better mistakes in Japanizing English words. | 6 |
President Bush has agreed to meet within 90 days with Mr. Barco, President Alan Garcia of Peru and President Jaime Paz Zamora of Bolivia to discuss the drug problem. | Within 90 days, President Bush will meet with Mr. Barco, President Garcia, and President Zamora to discuss the drug problem. | 6 |
The city also needs to begin openly discussing what happens underground, in particular with the transportation network. | The city needs to begin openly discussing the transportation network. | 6 |
Chatterbox feels a little dense for not realizing sooner that the subtext ( and hence much of the appeal ) of a Hillary Clinton- Rudy Giuliani Senate race would be Wronged Wife vs. Neglectful Husband. | Chatterbox feels a bit dense for not realizing sooner the subset of a Clinton - Giuliani Senate race would be Wronged Wife vs. Neglectful Husband. | 6 |
You can help us spread our message to protect ocean wildlife by using the enclosed labels on all your correspondence. | Help us protect ocean wildlife by using the enclosed labels on your correspondence. | 6 |
Thanks to our Big Sisters volunteers, these young people are self-confident, believe in themselves and are beginning to realize their full potential. | Thanks to our Big Sisters volunteers, these young people are self-confident and realize their full potential. | 6 |
Once its ownership is finalized, the new company will open talks with state - appointed receivers to buy or lease Waertsilae Marine's shipyard facilities. | Once ownership is finalized, the company will try to buy or lease Waertsilae Marine's shipyard facilities. | 6 |
Why, they ask, does the fact that a fetus can survive outside the womb with the help of vast medical technology change either of the interests at war in the abortion debate: the fetus's own claim to " human-ness " and a woman's right to control her body? | Why does the fact that a fetus can survive outside the womb change either of the interests in the debate: the fetus's claim to "human-ness" & a woman's right to her body? | 6 |
As the Clubhouse Monitor at Bent Tree Apartments, he now provides customer service for 50 to 60 tenants each night. | As the Clubhouse Monitor, he now provides customer service for 60 tenants a night. | 6 |
Once more unto the breach for the warriors of 1 ' Académie Française in their uphill battle to preserve the purity of their native tongue. | a breach for the warriors of Académie Française in a fight to save the purity of their native tongue. | 7 |
After Maureen's job coach taught her how to do her job in a restaurant, we helped Maureen step out of the shadow sometimes cast over people with physical and mental disabilities and find a fulfilling job smack dab in the middle of society. | After Maureen's coach taught her how to do her job, we helped Maureen step out of the shadow that cast over those with disabilities and find a fulfilling job. | 6 |
Simply dial 1 800 CALL ATT ® and follow the recorded instructions. | Dial 1 800 CALL ATT and follow the instructions. | 6 |
Think of all the good stuff we all collect daily in our reporting that we never add to stories. | Think of what we collect in our reporting that we don't add to stories. | 6 |
And it will be a major setback for wolves nationwide — at a time when the American public overwhelmingly favors wolf reintroduction and protection. | It will be a major setback for wolves at a time when Americans favor wolf reintroduction and protection. | 6 |
This is the time of year when we give thanks for the warmth and love that surrounds us. | This time of year we give thanks for the love that surrounds us. | 6 |
If supplies are not reaching the people who need them, Hall said, he wanted to find out whether the United Nations or relief agencies needed to handle things differently, or whether " Iraq needs to get out of the way and let us do the job. " | Hall wanted to find out if UN or relief agencies need to handle things differently, if supplies not reaching people needing them. "Iraq needs to get out of the way." | 7 |
An odd sidelight on this came a few days after reading the article. | A sidelight came days after reading the article. | 6 |
In a phone interview a couple of weeks ago, she reported with glee that surgery early this month to remove a small cyst on her spinal cord had " miraculously " cleared up recent problems in walking: " Turned out there is nothing wrong with my legs at all. " | She reported that the surgery to remove a cyst on her spinal cord "miraculously" cleared up her walking problems. "It turned out nothing is wrong with my legs", she said. | 6 |
But our ability to feel the fear and know the pain that animals experience is no “ error in judgement ” nor “ overblown sentimentality ” … it is real. | The ability to feel fear and pain that animals experience is real. | 6 |
I have no quarrel with Renfrew's theory—notwithstanding the generally received wisdom that has placed the homeland north of the Black Sea region and the Volga steppes. | I believe Renfrew's theory in spite of the widely accepted theory that places the homeland north of the Black Sea. | 6 |
You might say that Stephanopoulos helped invent the philander-protection techniques that seem to have made Clinton so overconfident of his ability to not get caught. | Stephanopoulos helped invent the philander-protection techniques that gave Clinton confidence that he wouldn't get caught | 6 |
There are many interesting entries in Family Words which, as far as I know, is the first documentation of the genre. | There are many entries in Family Words which is the first documentation of the genre. | 6 |
" When I see prints going into the hands of institutions, I know they aren't going to come back on the market. " | "When prints go into the hands of institutions, they won't be back on the market." | 6 |
Col. Paul Tibbets, the pilot who would drop the world's first atomic bomb over Hiroshima, Japan, was commander of the unit and chose the men. | Col. Paul Tibbets dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and as commander, chose the men in the unit. | 6 |
Even if you are not a fan, you must have heard it as least a dozen times. | Even if you are not a fan, you must have heard it a lot | 6 |
Ballot watchers say attention already is focused on the 1990 elections. | Attention is focused on the 1990 elections. | 6 |
- - It's because of Molina: The Angels felt they could part with Fabregas because of the play of catcher Jose Molina. | The Angels felt they could part with Fabregas because of the play of Jose Molina. | 6 |
Her goal will be to get Arafat to come out decisively and publicly for peace with Israel, telling him that there can be no more attempts at co-opting Hamas, and " no more kisses " of its leaders. | Her goal will be to get Arafat to come out publicly for peace with Israel, telling him that there can be no more attempts at co-opting Hamas. | 6 |
I would like to make a couple of comments on articles in the Autumn 1988 issue [ XV, 2 ]. | I would like to comment on articles in the Autumn 1988 issue. | 6 |
When young, the flavor is relatively mild, with a fresh, sour note. | When young, the flavor is mild, fresh, and sour. | 6 |
For the most part, the book consists of a rewriting of history, from the dawn of time, with the purpose of demonstrating two main themes: the fact that women were responsible for all the important contributions to the advancement of civilization ( as the development of agriculture, for instance ), often despite the arr... | The book mostly consists of a rewriting of history, demonstrating two themes: the fact that women were responsible for all the important contributions to the advancement of civilization, often despite the arrogance and stupidity of men; and the fact that women have long been subjected to domination. | 6 |
The 32 % state - owned DSM had eight million guilders of extraordinary charges in the latest quarter, mainly to reflect one - time losses in connection with the disposal of some operations. | The 32% state-owned DSM had 8 million guilders of charges, mainly to reflect one-time losses in connection with disposal of some operations. | 6 |
Nelson, 44, had been the only woman of 14 people on New Jersey's death row. | Nelson was the only woman on New Jersey's death row. | 6 |
Some speculative suggestions, as the derivation ( or reinforcement ) from Seidlitz powders for take a powder are sheer nonsense. | Some suggestions, as the derivation from Seidlitz powders for take a powder, are sheer nonsense. | 6 |
Ibrahim, who holds dual United States and Egyptian citizenship, is 63 years old and ailing. | Ibrahim, a U.S and Egyptian citizen, is 63 years old and ailing. | 6 |
In the last several years, the business and corporate community has recognized that the positive development of youth is directly related to the development of a competent workforce. | The business and corporate community has recognized that youth's positive development is directly related to the workforce's development. | 6 |
As you begin that process this year, I would like to ask you to consider helping young people in Marion County toward more positive youth development by becoming a supporter of the Marion County Commission on Youth, Inc. | I would like you to consider helping the positive development of Marion County youth by supporting the Marion County Commission on Youth, Inc. | 6 |
Penny Perrick regrets ( January 11 ) that There is no word in English to describe that particular, special sort of pride that one feels in the achievements of one's children. | Penny Perrick regrets that no word in English describes that special pride that one feels in the achievements of one's children. | 6 |
Chatterbox considered but rejected the idea of awarding Rabinowitz bonus points for having " eventually convinced " Broaddrick to grant an interview to the New York Times ( as the Times reports in today's story ). | Chatterbox rejected the idea of awarding Rabinowitz bonus points for having "eventually convinced" Broaddrick to grant an interview to the New York Times. | 6 |
He praised IBM for being " a critical partner in our economic development efforts " in New York state. | He praised IBM for being a partner in our economic development efforts in NY. | 6 |
So she can once again go shopping, buying whatever seems best on any given day. | She can again go shopping and buy whatever seems best. | 6 |
This will protect at least 10 % of each different type of forest found in every country. | This protects 10% of each type of forest found in every country. | 6 |
More than 34,000 people benefited from our services in 1997, and the final count for 1998 could be even higher. | Over 34,000 people benefited from our services in 1997, even more in 1998. | 6 |
This rewriting of history is punctuated by an array of four-letter invectives applied to males and by adjectives like brilliant, unusual, inspiring, and so forth to women. | Rewriting history is punctuated by invectives applied to males by adjectives like brilliant, unusual, and inspiring to women. | 6 |
The maps are clear, each occupying a full page, and the word information is well set forth on them. | Maps are clear, occupy a full page, and information is presented well. | 6 |
The authors have provided a brief introduction which is easy to follow, a list of suggested readings, and the names and addresses of the several institutions and societies in Britain where readers may indulge a more intensive interest in dialect study. | The authors have provided an introduction, a list of suggested readings, and the names and addresses of the institutions and societies in Britain for readers interested in dialect study. | 6 |
But so far, age has been kind to the ebullient Child. | Age has been kind to an ebullient Child. | 6 |
The Times emphasizes the larger geopolitical context. | The Times emphasizes the bigger picture | 11 |
So this morning I sat down and thought about what it would take for you to give us a second chance. | This morning I contemplated what it would take for you to reconsider. | 6 |
MCCOY was reorganized as an independent, not-for-profit agency, separate from local government. | Paring from local government made MCCOY independent and non-for-profit. | 6 |
The Summer Enrichment Program will conclude with a celebration that includes family and friends. | The Summer Enrichment Program will conclude with a celebration. | 6 |
The U.S. government says it wants to ensure that Iraq is not buying items that appear to be humanitarian in nature but that could be used for making weapons. | The U.S. government wants to ensure that Iraq is not buying items that could be used for making weapons. | 6 |
Many of the children have no homes; no memories of joy from past holidays. | Many of the kids have no homes or holiday memories. | 6 |
The committee confirmed Torricelli's claims he had made partial repayments to Chang for two gifts: a large-screen television and a stereo compact-disc player. | The committee confirmed Torricelli's partial repayments to Chang for two gifts: a large-screen TV and a CD player. | 6 |
Older kids, like Tracy and Kerry, left homeless after a recent murder-suicide in Indianapolis claimed Mom and Dad. | Older kids left homeless after a murder-suicide claimed Mom and Dad. | 6 |
While there were no one - time gains or losses in the latest period, there was a one - time gain of # 18 million in the 1988 period. | There were no time gains or losses in the latest period; there was one gain of 18 million in 1988. | 7 |
The move boosts Intelogic Chairman Asher Edelman's stake to 20 % from 16.2 % and may help prevent Martin Ackerman from making a run at the computer - services concern. | The move boosts Intelogic Chairman Asher Edelman's stake to 20 % from 16.2 % and may help prevent Martin Ackerman's run. | 6 |
We ’ve noted the presence of 68 other species of grassland songbirds in the proposed poison-baited areas ... including the Bobolink, Grasshopper Sparrow, Harris ’ Sparrow and Le Conte’s Sparrow. | We've noted the presence of 68 other species of grassland songbirds in the proposed poison-baited areas. | 6 |
Upjohn officials said they couldn't estimate the size of the charge until they determine which employees, and how many, will participate in the retirement plan. | Upjohn officials can't estimate the charge until they know which and how many employees will join the retirement plan. | 6 |
She pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to death by a jury in 1997. | Guilty of murder, she was sentenced to death in 1997. | 6 |
The APA has spent more than $1 million to help state psychological associations develop and lobby for such prescription privileges - - or " RxP " - - legislation. | The APA spent more then $1 million to help state psychologists associations develop and lobby for prescription privileges. | 6 |
The possibilities for representing English with a language of only forty-seven syllables are not that numerous, and the rules are very consistent. | The possibilities for representing English with a language with forty seven syllables are not common. | 6 |
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