They saw Grant as a strong and silent soldier a great leader who had won a long and bitter war.

VOA: special.2010.02.11

So far Plato believes, is a passionate or spirited aspect of nature remains strong so long will be necessary to educate the warriors of society who defend it.

到目前为止,柏拉图相信，如果激情或意志层面的人性,维持强烈的话,就必需,教育保卫社会的战士。

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The long,thin fibers are strong, and can work well to reduce temperature changes.

VOA: special.2009.11.17

"Erdogan told Benjamin Netanyahu that he valued centuries-long strong friendship and co-operation between the Turkish and Jewish nations, " it added.

BBC: Israel PM apologies for Gaza flotilla deaths

Mostly originating from Kenya's central highlands, the Kikuyu have long wielded strong economic and political power within the country.

CNN: Tribal bonds color Kenyan politics

It has been a long and strong bond, cemented by the country's strong reliance on the European export market.

BBC: Netherlands election analysis: Dutch show faith in Europe