Word: bearing
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...council believes this policy creates "an environment in which homophobia is seen as an acceptable belief which should be accommodated." Now, some first-years who request room changes may indeed be homophobes: they may bear an irrational fear or hate of gays. Some, one guesses, neither hate nor fear gays but would feel uncomfortable living with a gay student nonetheless. And some are probably devout Christians whose faith grounds their opposition to homosexuality, promiscuity, and the like. But the council bills, which fairly represent recent campus dialogue on this issue, classify all under the genus "homophobia," in effect equating Christians...
...Bear defense played a major role in Harvard's offensive struggles and succeeded in shutting down Harvard in critical situations, applying constant pressure to Wilford and making the play when Wilford threw bad passes...
Another fluke came in the second quarter, when a Bear punt went cascading off of senior cornerback Kane Waller's leg as he concentrated on blocking and lost track of the ball. Waller had no chance...
...overlook depression. Social isolation or the death of friends and family can shatter anyone's mental state but is particularly difficult to bear with advancing age. Even patients with clear-cut dementia and depression are less confused when their depression is treated...
More and more nations are establishing marine reserves, where sea creatures of all sorts and sizes can mate and bear their young free from the menace of man. Just as important, funds are being found for enforcement of limits, restrictions and bans. Personnel are being hired and trained; boats and planes are being deployed to monitor compliance...