Word: applaud
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Society's interest in protecting this type of expression is of a wholly different, and lesser, magnitude than the interest in untrammeled political debate . . . Whether political oratory or philosophical discussion moves us to applaud or to despise what is said, every schoolchild can understand why our duty to defend the right to speak remains the same. But few of us would march our sons and daughters off to war to preserve the citizen's right to see "Specified Sexual Activities" exhibited in the theaters of our choice...
...Glass-Steagall Act. Greenspan, on the other hand, is an enthusiastic deregulator. He also brings his free-market enthusiasm to the issue of Third World debt. Volcker pioneered in that area by promoting concerted action by government and international authorities, along with private banks. Greenspan is more likely to applaud such market-oriented maneuvers as swapping bank loans for equity stakes in the domestic industry of debtor countries...
Having attended the "Take Back the Night" rally on Thursday night, we would like to address a specific incident and comment on the larger issues raised by such a gathering. While we applaud the efforts of all who participated, we find it unfortunate that the performance of the Radcliffe Pitches only served to reinforce a message which contributes to the infantilization of women. In their emphasis on dependence and protection, the lyrics of the songs chosen chould not be more incongruous with the message of "Take Back the Night." Such a dubious choice of songs, moreover, attests to the insidiousness...
...forward, scattering allusions, adopting a series of poses and styles, the author is less reminiscent of a prior novelist than of contemporary street mimes who build hints until the audience shouts in recognition. Readers of this achingly symbolic retelling are likely to give a similar response. But will they applaud the author -- or will they really be congratulating themselves...
...applaud the Reagan Administration's increase in [research] funding, but we want to closely monitor theallocation of the funds," Vice President forGovernment and Community Affairs John Shattucksaid last week...