Word: considerable
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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The Yankees need pitchers, desperately. Two weeks ago, Bruce Hurst of the Red Sox declared himself for free agency. Although Steinbrenner may try to entice Hurst with a big contract, Hurst will probably not even consider the Yankees. Why does a proven pitcher need the turmoil?
Participants also argued about what constitutes racism. Choo drew a distinction between "tactless" joking and racism, but others said they consider all derogatory remarks about color or origin "racist."
Arafat and other PLO leaders consider the independence declaration a historic step toward creation of an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza. The council meeting is called the "Intefadeh" session after the 11-month-old uprising among the 1.5 million Palestinians of the occupied lands.
"I assumed I was breaking the law," Ellsberg said. "Many of you have studied the question of when to resign [and also divulge secrets]....I hope you will all consider risking jail in certain circumstances, and I hope you will indeed do it in certain circumstances."
Many police departments now have writtenguidelines that require officers to notify headquarters as soon as they begin a chase to report their reason for pursuit and their speed and location at regular intervals. Monitoring supervisors can call off a chase if they consider it unwarranted or when it threatens lives...