11. Events in the United States fourteen years later showed how sensitive the country was to Ameri-can casualties. 12. For all practical purposes, the country is bankrupt. 13. Half a century ago, the whole country was alive with rumours of invasion. 14. He could not remember a time when his country had not been at war. 15. He worked only part-time, an elevator operator, because the country was awash in college graduates. 16. Here was a country striving for the noblest ideals, breaking new ground ... Straight up! 17. In the months leading up to the outbreak of war, both countries were involved in a massive arms build-up. 18. In the next few months, the two countries are to exchange ambassadors. 19. It is not, however, as clear-cut in this country as it is on the continent. 20. It seemed that the whole country was in a state of excitement. |