Word: constant
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Saudis [May 22] have proved their sincerity toward us through their support of the dollar and constant efforts to curtail OPEC oil-price hikes. Now it's our turn. I applaud President Carter's display of fairness in this matter; it's about time someone realized that friendship is a two-way street...
...Logan feels the same way. Until a year or two ago, Pat worked as a waitress--a "legrunner," she says--and depended entirely on tips for her income. The insecurity of this livelihood was a constant source of tension and frustration. Now, at Harvard, she is not complaining either--the pay is steady, the work is not too strenuous, the hours aren't too long, the Harvard health plan provides insurance against debilitating medical costs, she gets paid during vacations and she likes her co-workers...
...There is constant pressure to push for the lowest common denominator--there's only one way these restrictions are going, and that's down," King said. He added the NIH is not accountable to the public, but is an autonomous institution with responsibility for guiding and funding research...
...believe now that Harvard's expansion in Cambridge should cease. "This could be an era of unprecedented cooperation if this central office is willing to negotiate with us. Perhaps the city could stop viewing Harvard as a necessary evil and Harvard could stop viewing the city as a constant harassment. But if this office views itself as some cold and calculating center, running property for profit, it could be trouble," Wylie adds...
...football player and athlete, being deprived of the opportunity to contribute to the success of the team during games was a constant source of frustration. Knowing that I possessed the ability to make a substantial contribution added a touch of bitterness. Seeing several teammates faced with similar situations caused me to wonder what determined who played during games, because ability did not always appear to be the main factor...