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  • Sand, or flint, or a desert of bare rocks was exciting sometimes, and in certain lights had the monstrous beauty of sterile desolation: but there was something sinister, something actively evil in this snake-devoted Sirhan, proliferant of salt water, barren palms, and bushes which served neither for grazing nor for firewood.

    Seven Pillars of Wisdom Thomas Edward 2003

  • Russia appears to be the first choice of proliferant states seeking the most advanced technology and training.

    CNN Transcript Feb 6, 2002 2002

  • And as part of that question, are you still as deeply concerned as you ever were with Iraq and its weapons of mass destruction program and the danger of Iraq as a proliferant?

    CNN Transcript Sep 20, 2001 2001

  • Given its cell proliferant properties, I find that fresh or powdered comfrey is the best natural skin healer there is.

    Gentle Healing for Baby and Child Andrea Candee 2000

  • Which American would want us to ignore somebody making their own private, personal library of nuclear weapons designs, including raw data from live test shots integrated into those tapes, that would be valuable to anyone who wanted to be a proliferant and escalate the threats of nuclear weapons, or to other people who have interests, whether they be state-sponsored terrorist groups or other nations.

    CNN Transcript - Breaking News: Government Releases Wen Ho Lee; Judge Blasts Justice's Handling of Case - September 13, 2000 2000

  • Moreover, in many instances, U.S. and regime controls and associated efforts have forced proliferators to engage in complex clandestine procurements even from nonmember suppliers, taking time and money away from proliferant programs.

    Memorandum To The Congress On Weapons Of Mass Destruction Clinton, Bill, 1946- 1999

  • Export controls are a critical part of nonproliferation because every proliferant WMD/missile program seeks equipment and technology from other countries.

    Memorandum To The Congress On Weapons Of Mass Destruction Clinton, Bill, 1946- 1999

  • The NSG also continued efforts to enhance information sharing among members regarding the nuclear programs of proliferant countries by (1) "officially" linking the NSG members through a dedicated computer network allowing for real-time distribution of license denial information, and by (2) creating a separate session for exchange of information on the margins of the NSG plenary meeting.

    President To Congress On Weapons Of Mass Destruction Clinton, Bill, 1946- 1997

  • The NSG is also continuing efforts to enhance information sharing among members regarding the nuclear programs of proliferant countries.

    Letter On Actions Vs Mass Destruction Weapons Clinton, Bill, 1946- 1996

  • Now though, as carbon dioxide levels have risen, water vapor has become less proliferant in the atmosphere.

    XSReviews - our news 2010

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