Word: blur
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...Mass. Its decree also attacks "abuses" that have grown more or less widespread, especially in Western Europe and the U.S., since the liturgical changes of Vatican II. The Pope is clearly concerned about practices that may weaken the sacredness and ritual strength of the ancient Mass, or blur the distinction between clergy and laity. The new Vatican statement, though, is sure to stir some resistance...
Under Rookie Coach Pat Quinn, the Flyers have emphasized youth and speed. Quinn salted his lineup with savvy veterans to steady his high-powered youngsters. Second-year Center Ken Linseman, a loudmouthed, 5-ft. 10½-in. blur called "the Rat," anchors the Flyers' top-scoring line, known, naturally, as "the Rat Patrol." Bobby Clarke, 30, captain of Philadelphia's championship teams in the mid-'70s, anchors the entire team. Of his once and future centers, Quinn says: "Since the beginning of the year, we've thought this was a real good blend...
Following the example of Lucas, who picked him to direct the new film, Kershner, 57, drives the action at something approaching hyperspeed. At times he goes too fast. The Empire moves so quickly through its two hours that some of the plot lines blur. In the city in the clouds, for instance, Threepio blunders into a group of Imperial storm troopers. But the troopers are never seen, and only later, when the tape of Threepio's last words is automatically played back, does the audience realize what has happened to him. At the film's end, Luke...
...next few years were a blur of endless legal battles between Malin, McLean and MGH. Malin spent many long hours preparing never-ending charges against the hospital and supporting them with documentary evidence, affidavits from other employees, and legal briefs. Backed by lawyers from the large Boston firm of Herrick & Smith, the hospital continued to violate Section 7 of the NLRA, which is the only statute that comes close to serving as a workers' bill of rights. Malin used other avenues as well to voice his and his co-workers' grievances about hospital working conditions; in 1977, he wrote...
EVEN THOSE students frustrated by what they saw as Bok's tendency to blur and waffle over issues, didn't dislike him. "He is probably more popular with his own students than any other faculty member in the University," The Crimson said of the man who, in the highly competitive atmosphere of the Law School, made room in his popular seminars for students from the lower third of the class. An outspoken opponent of the Vietnam war, and a leader of the opposition to the nomination of G. Harold Carswell to the Supreme Court, Bok possessed strong liberal credentials...