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10 QUOTES WITH «AMID»
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amid.
Japan's beautiful seas and its territory are under threat, and young people are having trouble finding hope in the future amid economic slump. I promise to protect Japan's land and sea, and the lives of the Japanese people no matter what.
The principle of plural marriage was revealed to the Mormons amid much secrecy. Dark clouds hovered over the church in the early 1840s, after rumors spread that its founder, Joseph Smith, had taken up the practice of polygamy. While denying the charge in public, by 1843 Smith had shared a revelation with his closest disciples.
Just as we would have no need of the farmer's labor and toil if we were living amid the delights of paradise, so also we would not require the medical art for relief if we were immune to disease, as was the case, by God's gift, at the time of Creation before the Fall.
I pick my favourite quotations and store them in my mind as ready armour, offensive or defensive, amid the struggle of this turbulent existence.
An atmosphere of beliefs and conceptions has been formed by the labours and struggles of our forefathers, which enables us to breathe amid the various and complex circumstances of our life.
Extremism thrives amid ignorance and anger, intimidation and cowardice.
Raising taxes is the last thing we should do amid the weakest economic recovery since World War II. Unfortunately, even if we avoid the full 'Taxmageddon' scenario, President Obama's health care law also contains a new surtax on investment that will take effect in 2013.
If you look closely enough, amid the merciless and the bitter, there is always the chance that you may find comfort and the promise of something good.
Only let the North exert as much moral influence over the South, as the South has exerted demoralizing influence over the North, and slavery would die amid the flame of Christian remonstrance, and faithful rebuke, and holy indignation.
By August 2008, we had left Voikovskaya and moved into a wooden dacha in the artists' colony of Sokol in north-west Moscow. The house was a haven amid the madness of the city: lily of the valley grew near our front gate, Virginia creeper decked the green picket fence.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMID»
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amid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
amid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Love
Amid the Ashes ( Book #1): A Novel
Throughout this book she explains Job's faithful adherence to studying the teachings of El Shaddai. Then she creatively reveals how those principles are demonstrated by his interaction with Dinah.
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Poverty
Amid Plenty in the New India
This thoughtful and challenging book affords an alternative vision of India's rise in the world.
3
Voting
Amid Violence: Electoral Democracy in Colombia
Timely lessons from Colombia on the coexistence of civil democracy and political violence in the context of international affairs and institutional reform
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Diversity
Amid Globalization: World Regions, Environment, ...
The Fifth Edition is thoroughly updated with the latest maps and data and a greater focus on the impacts of globalization.
Martin Lewis, Marie Price, 2011
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Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa: Progress ...
Freedom HouseOs innovative publication WomenOs Rights in the Middle East and North Africa: Progress Amid Resistance analyzes the status of women in the region, with a special focus on the gains and setbacks for womenOs rights since the ...
Sanja Kelly, Julia Breslin, 2010
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Lessons
amid the Rubble: An Introduction to Post-Disaster ...
Sophisticated and engagingly written, this volume combines history, engineering, ethics, and philosophy to provoke a deep discussion about the symbolic meaning of buildings and other structures and the nature of engineering.
Sarah K. A. Pfatteicher, 2010
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Signs
Amid the Rubble: The Purposes of God in Human History
Now that he is gone, there is a call for his unpublished writings to be made available. To that end "Signs amid the Rubble" gathers some of Newbigin's finest statements on issues of continuing relevance.
Lesslie Newbigin, Geoffrey Wainwright, 2003
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Hansberry's Drama: Commitment
Amid Complexity
This insightful study opens with an overview of Hansberry's cultural, social, political, and philosophical views and their relations to her artistic goals.
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Amid Social Contradictions: Towards a History of Social Work ...
How does social work keep its balance between the requirements of its clients and its role as an agency of state and society?
Gisela Hauss, Dagmar Schulte, 2009
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Governance
Amid Bigger, Better Markets
Evolution in the market system has reopened questions in the public sector vs. private sector debate. John D. Donahue and Joseph S. Nye explore changes in the market and the way those changes affect governance.
John D. Donahue, Joseph S. Nye, 2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMID»
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amid is used in the context of the following news items.
Women's World Cup offers hope amid FIFA crisis
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - A World Cup that kicked off amidst one of the biggest scandals in soccer history ended in joyous celebration on ... «Reuters Canada, Jul 15»
Zimbabwe flies 20 elephants to China amid conservation efforts
Harare (Zimbabwe) — Zimbabwe has exported 20 elephants to private game parks in China as part of conservation efforts and amid rising ... «TODAYonline, Jul 15»
Chinese shares close after mixed day amid Beijing rescue package …
Chinese shares had a mixed day on Monday following a weekend announcement by major brokers they would purchase at least 120 billion ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
Amid emerging nuclear deal, Iran deploys new home-built long …
Iran has taken steps to develop its air defenses after US and Israeli officials warned of possible military action to curtail its nuclear program. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
Mackanin admires Phillies' work ethic amid catastrophic season
The Philadelphia Phillies are mired in one of the worst seasons in franchise history, but the meager total in their win column isn't indicative of ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Samsung Q2 expectations lowered amid doubts over Galaxy S6's …
Doubts over the sales prospects of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's new flagship smartphones are damping expectations of a rapid turnaround ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
Burundi's president skips talks amid crisis to campaign for third term
Burundi: Burundi's president skipped regional talks on Monday aimed at brokering a deal to end weeks of unrest in the country, choosing ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
Amid traditional industry, Maurices builds fashion success in Duluth
Maurices new headquarters offers sweeping views of downtown Duluth, Lake Superior and the Aerial Lift Bridge as seen from the seventh floor ... «Minnesota Public Radio News, Jul 15»
Kids Company under new Charity Commission scrutiny amid fears …
The charity has not responded to new reports over the weekend that it recently called in receivers amid a spiralling financial crisis which ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Bonds firm amid Greek uncertainty
The bond market is stronger as investors exercise caution due to uncertainty caused by Greece's rejection of bailout conditions. Over 60 per ... «Sky News Australia, Jul 15»
