Word: combated
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...allow them to drown there. If provides the possibility of redemption, of light in the midst of so much darkness. It affirms that although humans have the capacity for evil such as is depicted in the movie, they also have the capacity for good which will allow them to combat the evil. Painful, beautiful, uplifting and indelible, "Schindler's List" reveals itself as the most supremely humanist of films...
...goalie is a unique position in hockey, requiring completely different skills than other spots on the ice. It is the Silver Bullets who represent the best opportunity to see hand-to-hand combat between men and women professionals...
...industry and the National Rifle Association (those hypocrites) have, understandably, sent their lawyers and lobbyists to combat any sweeping federal measures. But in truth, the economic side effects of a ban on handguns could be readily resolved. The workers leaving the industry would be skilled, and thus not so difficult to place in jobs as the majority of the unemployed. Furthermore, the government could use funds saved by a drop in gun-related crime to give these workers extra benefits until they found new jobs...
...York City police department and New York Cares, an innovative organization whose philosophy, according to executive director Kenneth Adams, is to create ways "for time-starved but civic-minded New Yorkers to take part in hands-on volunteer projects so there are no more excuses." This effort to combat compassion fatigue mainly involves scheduling activities like manning soup kitchens after regular business hours so that potential do-gooders can pitch in. But, Adams stresses, the key is for volunteers to feel they really make a difference in the lives of the downtrodden. The coat drive was ideal. It keeps...
President Clinton signed legislation lifting the ban against women serving aboard naval combat vessels. Women will be assigned to three aircraft carriers...