Word: constant
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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American perceptions of the world situation have been in constant flux since the end of the Nixon-Ford-Kissinger era. It is not only the Russians who find it difficult to forecast what comes next, but also the Europeans. One hears too many conflicting noises [in Washington] and one feels that there is too little consideration for the European allies and their psychology, their necessities...
...rich in historical and social contexts. There are no loud revisionist notes in Manchester's harmonious reorchestration of his subject's first 58 years. He is the familiar Winnie who loved soldiering, political argument, the best wines and good English. He was a frequently absent though apparently constant husband to Clementine Hozier, whom he wed in 1908. The sexual adventurers in the family were his father and, especially, his mother, American-born
...while the Crimson did itself in by its anemic attack, the Rutgers offense did its share, giving the Harvard defense constant headaches with its fast breaks. The entire Scarlet Knight offense would head upfield the moment its goalie had the ball, creating many six-on-four chances, which produced nearly half the Rutgers fouls. Harvard goalie Tim Pendergast was understandably busy throughout the game, making 20 saves before Crimson Coach Bob Scalise gave back-up Mark Vita some playing time in the fourth quarter...
Throughout the West, reservoirs are full, rivers are bursting their banks, and the earth, loosened by constant downpours and melting snow, menaces highways and towns. In the mountainous parts of California, unusually heavy snowfalls, now beginning to melt, have raised the specter of unprecedented spring flooding. "The snow in the mountains is 200% above normal," observes Dean Coffey, manager of the San Francisco Hetch Hetchy Water and Power System. "I don't see how we can get away from flooding...
...intellectual part of Harvard's year. "I [was] ordered to 'run' the Commencement." Anderson says, explaining the extent of the organizing feat: "There are 19,000 seats in Tercentenary Theatre and 27,000 people who wish to come, so there is a space problem." In addition to taking constant notes for next year's event, the marshal marches in the scholarly procession that morning, dressed in academic gown, and awards the dozen or so honorary degrees to be given that year. He also takes copious mental notes about what went well, what went poorly and what could be changed...