The war drum is beating.

战鼓敲响了。

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But let's be realistic — while it's always nice to date someone who is charismatic and well-versed, it's something quite different to date a woman who beats the opinionated war drum.

让我们现实点——虽然与富有魅力和精通事物的人约会是美好的，但是与自以为是的女人约会就是另外一件事了。

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The others, including James “Doc” Bradley, whose son's book is the basis for the film, are sent home to drum up enthusiasm for war bonds.

其他三个被送回国土来鼓动民众积极购买战争国债，其中包括James “Doc” Bradley，影片就是根据他儿子的小说改编的。

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Mid-afternoon, and main stage security have built themselves into a reinforced semi-circle as if preparing for war as Australian drum 'n' bass metalers Pendulum arrive - it's officially their 150th show.

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But, since the Gulf war, Mr Hussein has turned to Islam to break out of regional isolation, and to help him to drum up political support in the Muslim world.

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