Without half the indulgences British troops have, were these poor miserable wretches left to their fate, not an allowance of spirits to render their water palatable, except new rum, which is not improperly termed kill devil.

Over the years the defense industry has become a de facto participant in the policy-making process. As in other areas dominated by powerful corporate interests, a policy sub-government or “iron triangle” has emerged. […] The creation of an “iron triangle” takes time and active efforts of its participants. All three sides work to maintain it as economic circumstances change.

the Maróczy Bind

The spelling has not quite settled down. Because the name ends in a vowel, we see both “Kondo-ing” and “Kondoing,” as well as “Kondo-ed,” “Kondoed” and “Kondo’d.”