Word: accept
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...came to open defiance of the Communist government'snew laws to control and suppress the church (TIME, Nov. 14). In a letter to Communist Premier Antonin Zapotocky, the bishops told how they had tried to meet the government at least halfway, had issued "conciliatory directives" telling priests to accept state salaries and take an oath of loyalty to the Red regime. In return, the bishops said, the Communist government had issued new decrees which were "an attack on the organization and life of the church." The bishops' letter concluded: "We cannot render unto Caesar that which...
After the cheers died and Earl Teater rode out to accept the blue ribbon for Dodge Stables, the judges got together to phrase their official comment. One wanted to say simply that Wing Commander was far ahead of the field. Said another judge: "I don't think we want to say that. We don't want to hurt anybody's feelings. Let's just say there's not another stud like him showing today...
...weeks as a woman outcast, Reporter Browning had skillfully told her phony, woeful tale to priest, to minister, in Salvation Army hostels and gospel missions, and had found charity everywhere. She had narrowly escaped being firmly placed in a home for unmarried mothers, was compelled to accept money from strangers (she sent it all back), had 19 offers of free lodging with meals, and scores of offers of help in finding work...
...replying to Father Feeney, Wallach said, "On behalf of the Collegiate Montaigne Society, I am very pleased to accept Father Feeney's kind response to my invitation to discuss our variances on the critical topic of eternal salvation...
...cold around Harvard, so objects like ear muffs, gloves, wool scarves, and mittens are good. Some women prefer clothes with more style, such as French gloves and nylon lingerie, but any female in her right mind will accept and appreciate a pair of stockings...