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Great Leap Forward

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Great Leap Forward
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the. the attempt by the People's Republic of China in 1959-60 to solve the country's economic problems by labour-intensive industrialization


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It was an assured and thoughtful debut and offers some hope that China can perhaps see beyond the all-consuming maelstrom of its current Great Leap Forward.
The world witnessed a great leap forward for Montenegro in its desire to become an active member of the international community.
The reason taxpayers have shelled out $19 billion for new and improved schools is they want massive reform and a great leap forward in educational achievement.
 
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