The EU's survival depends on it marshalling a coherent response to demographic change
William F. Buckley Jr., who marshaled polysyllabic exuberance, arched eyebrows and a refined, perspicacious mind to elevate conservatism to the center of American political discourse, died on Wednesday at his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 82.
marshal (ORGANIZE)
verb [T] -ll- or US USUALLY -l-
to gather or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim:
The fighting in the city followed reports of the rebels marshalling their forces in the countryside.
The company is marshalling its forces/resources for a long court case.
They had marshalled an armada of 1000 boats and a squadron of 70 aircraft to help clear up the oil.
It is unlikely that the rebels will be able to marshal as much firepower as the government troops.
marshalling
In addition, because the tag is created dynamically, it cannot be used in an implementation for marshalling and unmarshalling.
Ably marshalling the threads of the previous chapters, it functions nicely as a conclusion, with a provocative twist.
exuberant
adjective
1 (especially of people and their behaviour) very energetic:
Young and exuberant, he symbolises Italy's new vitality.
2 (of plants) strong and growing quickly
perspicacious
adjective FORMAL APPROVING
quick in noticing, understanding or judging things accurately:
His perspicacious grandfather had bought the land as an investment, guessing that there might be gold underground.
perspicacity
noun [U] FORMAL APPROVING
the ability to understand things quickly and make accurate judgments:
a woman of exceptional perspicacity
(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
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