The modernization of Nigeria will be a long process.    From Wordnet, Princeton University. 

Still, it's a fine way to introduce kids to some great music, though perhaps not your youngest, as the modernization is a bit dark.    From Wordnik.com.  [Critic's Corner Wednesday] Reference

Second, the influence of Western European modernization is massive, deep, and ongoing.    From Wordnik.com.  [Introduction] Reference

Moreover, Medvedev's project of modernization is not at all limited to national issues.    From Wordnik.com.  [Adrian Pabst: President Medvedev's Project Of Modernization] Reference

Economic modernization is not necessarily a panacea, since it fuels individual and group ambitions while weakening traditional loyalties to the state.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Coming Anarchy] Reference

Just as economic modernization requires and fosters democratic institutions, so political modernization is unsustainable without lasting economic growth.    From Wordnik.com.  [Adrian Pabst: President Medvedev's Project Of Modernization] Reference

This award, part of the plant's long-term modernization and upgrading project, follows Lummus Technology's successful completion of two previous heaters.    From Wordnik.com.  [CB&I Awarded Heater Contract in Russia - Yahoo! Finance] Reference

Here modernization is complete; people enjoy a high standard of living and extensive freedom; the nation is the most powerful and successful in the world.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Conversation with Karen Armstrong, author of The Battle for God] Reference

This movement, coupled with the delay in modernization, made this a place where authenticity and integrity of ingredients and techniques were valued highly.    From Wordnik.com.  [October in Actopan: Mexico's National Mole Festival] Reference

In 2004 alone, public and private investment committed to highway construction and modernization is equal to the previous administration's entire investment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lloyd Mexico Economic Report October 2004] Reference

But perhaps immigration's role in retarding economic modernization is confined to agriculture, which, after all, is very different from the rest of the economy.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Employment Situation, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference

What impact on the economy will all of this so-called modernization have?.    From Wordnik.com.  [BlueNC - The people's think tank] Reference

At the same time modernization, which is our big problem in the military, has not gone on.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Dec 30, 2001] Reference

Priyanka likes the idea of modernization and hopes the rare trees in the park can be saved.    From Wordnik.com.  [Blogbharti] Reference

The old version of the idea modernization was Euro-centric, reflecting Europe's own development.    From Wordnik.com.  [Nathan Gardels: The End of History -- 20 Years Later] Reference

Mind that I'm not saying that the modernization was the "good" part and the theocracy the "bad".    From Wordnik.com.  [Save Kiana Firouz] Reference

We are collectively robbing Peter to pay Paul, or robbing modernization, which is long - term readiness, to pay for current readiness.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Joint Chiefs Chairman Addresses Congress on Military Readiness - September 27, 2000] Reference

Greenspan became an aggressive advocate of the so-called modernization that created Citigroup and the other hybridized mega-banks -- the ones in deep trouble.    From Wordnik.com.  [CommonDreams.org Headlines] Reference

In the middle: the newcomers from the East, who have bought the idea of modernization but still believe in European solidarity -- in the form of badly needed EU cash.    From Wordnik.com.  [Changing Partners?] Reference

The chairman saying that the military needs more troops and it is very important to address the idea of modernization and other improvements for equipment in the military.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Joint Chiefs Chairman Addresses Congress on Military Readiness - September 27, 2000] Reference

White House task force purses NEPA, 'modernization'.    From Wordnik.com.  [OpEdNews - Quicklink: Santa Cruz Tree Sit Ends, Redwoods and Oaks Cut on UCSC's Science Hill] Reference

The Baathists called it a "modernization" of the region.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Accuser] Reference

There are a few problems with the "modernization" argument.    From Wordnik.com.  [William Hartung: In Final Push for START, Don't Let Kyl Get the Last Word] Reference

And I was warned away from the 2003 "modernization" version.    From Wordnik.com.  [Pride and Prejudice, part two:] Reference

Add to this fascination with ales a sudden "modernization" of the labels.    From Wordnik.com.  [Capital Rustic Ale] Reference

It explains in more detail what sort of "modernization" this bill would cause.    From Wordnik.com.  [Election Central Sunday Roundup] Reference

The 'modernization' of peasant societies is one of the great themes of contemporary history.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Silent Majority] Reference

I think Kingsbury's take on psychohistory to be an excellent "modernization" of Asimov's Foundation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Futurism vs. Futuruisn't] Reference

By departing from these values, the Chinese government's approach to "modernization" has proven disastrous.    From Wordnik.com.  [China's Charter 08] Reference

Agricultural 'modernization' has resulted in pork and milk prices falling 30 per cent since Poland joined the European Union.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dialogue on Emerging Food Systems] Reference

Federal public service workers have already been slapped upside the head a number of times, with various "modernization," measures.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2005-08-01] Reference

Oh, if Rod Serling was alive today he could do at least a year of "Twilight Zone" episodes based on China's view of "modernization".    From Wordnik.com.  [Tap Water Vs. The Beverly Hillbillies] Reference

He was calling for the Senate to reject the misnamed "modernization" that really means abdicating its responsibility to advise and consent.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2006-04-01] Reference

They are building for us a virtual space under the general rubric of "modernization".    From Wordnik.com.  [Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty] Reference

Russia ascendant -- may buy French amphibious warfare ship as part of military 'modernization'.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Photown News] Reference

We all know how the Kremlin likes to create political parties, and this current one appears to be part of the general "modernization" plan.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sean's Russia Blog] Reference