Word: constant
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...past microphone tests, not knowing that he could be heard, he threatened to bomb the Russians and treat terrorists with-like vengeance. When off-the-cuff remarks mar the wholesome image he tries to project, he expects a purged "take two." But the chief exec is under the constant, unforgiving spotlight of live TV. Goof-ups are on the record, like...
...myth of laissez-faire capitalism, one might discern some sense in the lawyers' "fairness" argument. But this forgets that the AMA has openly advocated investigations into the capabilities of its members; it has never argued that medical malpractice suits per se are unjustified. The AMA points out that the constant threat of inquisition restricts the accessibility of quality medical care, as doctors flock to states with more relaxed laws, and promotes an unhealthy anxiety in the doctor-patient relationship...
...legendary American dream. In New York City, where as many as 70,000 ) Haitians live, only 10,000 or so are professionals. A large number are hospital workers, blue-collar laborers and domestics who work long hours and earn low wages. In addition, many are illegal aliens living in constant fear of deportation. Even so, the prospect of returning to a country where the average annual per capita income is under $300 and the political future is still uncertain seems unlikely to set off an immediate rush homeward...
...Watch Group set up to monitor Soviet compliance with the human-rights provisions of the 1975 Helsinki agreements. Shcharansky's fluency in English, his easy good nature and visible courage made him an ideal go-between for human-rights activists and the Western press. The KGB kept him under constant surveillance while he shuttled around Moscow keeping foreign correspondents apprised of the dissident movement...
...Northeastern's imposing first line that did most of the early damage. After five minutes of constant pressure around the Harvard net, outstanding Huskie center Louise Duguay dug the puck out of the corner and fed Captain Kerrie Cronin, who proceeded to beat White from the slot...