Search Details

Word: correctives (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...command centers, and communications to the strategic forces. It also initiates a research and development program leading to a less vulnerable communication system. I agree that it is desirable to modernize the communication and control system and that it is feasible to provide enhancements. The President is correct in emphasizing the urgency and benefits that are associated with improving the performance of the communications systems, but given the Reagan administration's financial commitment, it remains to be seen how much less vulnerable these systems can be made...

Author: By Richard L. Garwin, | Title: Reagan's Strategic Plan: Right on the MX, Wrong on the B-1 | 12/11/1981 | See Source »

...spreads his time among the athletes who show up--usually about 20--teaching them the fine points of self defense. Walking from one group of boxers to another every couple of minutes, Rawson will see a fighter making a mistake, stop, and take whatever time is necessary to correct the error...

Author: By Mike Knobler, | Title: Rawson: A Real Knock-Out | 12/10/1981 | See Source »

...bill is engrossed when it is written in the correct legal form and formally presented to the senate or house of representatives for enactment. The senate usually only votes to engross bills that will be enacted, Bachrach said...

Author: By John F. Baughman, | Title: Senate to Approve 21/2 Exemption Bill | 12/9/1981 | See Source »

...same people who last year brought you "Strolling Bowling" (bowling balls that walk) this year push "Goofy Golf" (correct, golf balls that walk). And every store in the city has "Tippee Toes," a doll that pushes a stroller. Actually, you push the stroller and she clutches it and walks behind. Complete with inspirational poem...

Author: By William E. Mckibben, | Title: Toys for the Real Generation | 12/9/1981 | See Source »

...times, such as on his arrival, Brezhnev's jaw hung slackly, and he breathed heavily. His hosts say that the Soviet leader was suffering from a recurring affliction of the trigeminus, the nerve controlling the lower jaw. Knowledgeable West German sources believe that Brezhnev receives regular injections to correct his condition. He often spoke clearly, although he tired after discussions with Schmidt went on for about 90 minutes. Brezhnev would retire, usually with a doctor, to an adjoining room for 15 minutes. West German officials were told little about Brezhnev's health, but they assumed that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Caution: Handle with Care | 12/7/1981 | See Source »

Previous | 177 | 178 | 179 | 180 | 181 | 182 | 183 | 184 | 185 | 186 | 187 | 188 | 189 | 190 | 191 | 192 | 193 | 194 | 195 | 196 | 197 | Next