the system of production and distribution and consumption
The Chinese economy remains
dominated by manufacturing and factory overcapacity still exists in some
sectors.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
one of the individual parts making up a composite entity
The importance of
employment for former fighters is acknowledged as an important element of
keeping them from picking up arms again.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
end, take out, or do away with
School districts have
reported eliminating thousands of jobs, increasing class sizes
and reducing library services and other programs.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
come out into view, as from concealment
But an emerging labor
shortage, particularly of young workers, has changed that picture.
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 13, 2013)
special importance or significance
Instead, Mr. Langston
explained, the emphasis is on using existing geriatricians as
educators and consultants for the generalist physicians who will actually treat
older patients.
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 9, 2013)
derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
The precise impact can
only be determined by careful analysis unencumbered by dogmatic beliefs not
anchored in empirical results.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
provide the means to perform some task
New technologies have
raised productivity and profits, while enablingcompanies to shed
workers and slice payroll.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
a casual or unexpected convergence
Mr. Reimer also
reported that both diesel engines shut off around this time, Mr. Sumwalt said,
though he encountered no problems with steering.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
compel to behave in a certain way
These rules were
strictly enforced using the flight recording equipment they
carried.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
make better or more attractive
extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
Some exhibits designed
by Gallagher & Associates are less enticing, including enormous interactive
video databases.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
make certain of
The Interior
Department remains focused on ensuring safe drilling rather
than barring drilling off Alaska’s coast.
— Washington Post (Jan 8, 2013)
— Washington Post (Jan 8, 2013)
that which is perceived to have its own distinct existence
He said about half of
all companies today were structured as so-called pass-through entities.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
the totality of surrounding conditions
consider or describe as similar or analogous
Bacon said physical
activity was important to good health but might not necessarily equate with
weight loss.
— New York Times (Nov 20, 2012)
— New York Times (Nov 20, 2012)
provide with, usually for a specific purpose
Some are getting rid
of checkout lanes and registers altogether in favor of roaming clerks equipped with
mobile devices, for instance.
— New York Times (Dec 19, 2012)
— New York Times (Dec 19, 2012)
being essentially equal to something
And 100 half-time
employees are considered equivalent to 50 full-time employees.
— New York Times (Dec 31, 2012)
— New York Times (Dec 31, 2012)
become ground down or deteriorate
“The state’s
historical lack of spending has had an eroding effect on the
district,” he said.
— New York Times (Dec 30, 2012)
— New York Times (Dec 30, 2012)
set up or found
The most recent one
was established by Ford Motors in Mountain View, Calif., in
June.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
extensive landed property retained by the owner
Today he earns his living
in the real estate market niche known as A.R.V., for “after
repair value.”
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
judge tentatively
By some estimates,
half of the nation’s health care plans are run by companies in the Nashville
area.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
principles of right and wrong for an individual or group
Professor Gillers, the
legal ethics expert, agreed, saying the ethics rules
do not forbid paying for information.
— New York Times (Jan 5, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 5, 2013)
distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
A vibrant ethnic melting
pot, Marseille is also home to an increasing number of contemporary art and
avant-garde performances.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
On Wednesday, his
office released a statement saying the public prosecutor would evaluate the
commission’s findings.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
expected to follow in the indefinite future
As the U.S. economic
recovery gains traction, investors also are trying to factor in an eventual end
to the Fed's fiscal stimulus.
— Wall Street Journal (Jan 8, 2013)
— Wall Street Journal (Jan 8, 2013)
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
In addition, the
report’s loss estimates are somewhat surprising given that the loans it
examined were made after the mortgage crisis became evident.
— New York Times (Dec 12, 2012)
— New York Times (Dec 12, 2012)
undergo development
be superior or better than some standard
An earlier review by
the commission found that credit card tips exceeded20 percent in
fall 2009.
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 2, 2013)
prevent from entering; shut out
The most rigorous Drug
Free Sport testing panel excludes drugs like peptide hormones,
stimulants, narcotics and many masking agents.
— New York Times (Jan 5, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 5, 2013)
show; make visible or apparent
Some exhibits designed
by Gallagher & Associates are less enticing, including enormous interactive
video databases.
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 11, 2013)
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
American economic
output has continued to expand at a sluggish pace.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
a person with special knowledge who performs skillfully
But even so, such
controls have some benefits, public health experts say.
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 12, 2013)
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
use or manipulate to one's advantage
But their potential in
other subject areas is already being exploited.
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)
sell or transfer abroad
show; make visible or apparent
Empty picture frames
hang on exposed brick walls, blank as the mind.
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 10, 2013)
happening or arising outside some limits or surface
“ External demand
seems to be holding up better than we had thought,” Mr. Moëc said.
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
— New York Times (Jan 8, 2013)
remove, usually with some force or effort
Green tea extracts,
more richly concentrated with EGCG, may not be much better.
— New York Times (Dec 24, 2012)
— New York Times (Dec 24, 2012)
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