Word: awaited
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...prevent any attack on Formosa. As a corollary of this action I am calling upon the Chinese government on Formosa to cease all air and sea operations against the mainland. The Seventh Fleet will see that this is done. The determination of the future status of Formosa must await the restoration of security in the Pacific, a peace settlement with Japan, or consideration by the United Nations...
Then he mailed the letter and sat back to await developments. Like many such diplomatic protests, his was met with soft evasions. A White House aide announced cagily that the President was taking the protest under personal advisement. Meanwhile, private negotiations were launched in Paris, and an honorable compromise was announced. Johnny's letter had been a "wonderful cathartic," said Mrs. Katz. Then, without going into details, she added : "Johnny's perfectly reconciled to staying...
Final evaluation of this kind of therapy however, must await prolonged study, they cautioned...
...European king and his mistress (not Carol and Magda, the author hastens to say) are passing their exile in Mexico City, eating high on the lotus as they await admission to the U.S. With them are the king's chamberlain, a villain as cold as a Danube carp, and a sadistic international financier, who keeps thin, boned whips in his bureau drawer...
...vacant suites which will be turned over to members of '53 cover the entire price range, and include doubles, triples and larger suites. Furthermore, there are several pairs of adjoining suites which will await sophomores moving down in large numbers who relish the idea of open fire-doors and communal living...