Word: applauding
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Reagan's voice grew stronger in his spirited assault on alternatives to his spending and taxing plans, Democrats found much less to applaud. They knew that he was there, however amiably, to do them in politically. His biggest ovation in a 20-minute speech that was interrupted 13 times by applause came as he chided Congress for its past practice of taking only timid steps toward change. "The old and comfortable way is to shave a little here and add a little there," he said. "Well, that's not acceptable any more. I think this great and historic...
...late, South Boston, East Boston and Charlestown residents, alarmed at the padlocking of police and fire stations, have "liberated" them. They need money more than symbols, though, and so they have lately begun to block traffic around the city in an attempt to dramatize their plight. We applaud their actions, and call on others to join them. For a little while it may work, as Boston borrows its way out of immediate trouble...
...appalling that any citizen could applaud the shooting of a President. The reaction of the students from Tulsa was as sick and disgusting as the assassination attempt itself...
...majority applaud not the tragedy of the shooting but the courage, humor and intelligence of an incredibly well-balanced President. His Administration may have some frayed edges, but it responds to emergencies with decisiveness and wisdom...
...While I applaud the team's success at the Eastern's as well. I am not under the illusion that Harvard is a national power in swimming. This team finished 21st at the NCAAs, the worst showing since Bernal arrived in September...