Word: depths
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...under whelming. He notes that "the contemporary survival mentality...turns from public questions" This statement, while accurate, does not consider the American tradition of shrugging off public life as unimportant or as already hopeless. Implying that he is dealing with a new phenomenon, Lasch skirts the issue of historical depth. He is justly disturbed by the fact that the language and imagery of concentration camps has penetrated ordinary life. He thinks that to emphasize survivial alone and to reject self-sacrifice is despicable. But this judgement is qualified by his concession that "Contemporary politics to be sure, provides an substance...
Most fortunately of all, though the Crimson displayed an unusual depth, as that first-stanza consistency came from nine players rather than the usual six or seven...
...adjustment for inflation. At a Thursday meeting in the White House, House G.O.R Leader Robert Michel and Nevada Senator Paul Laxalt got into what a Reagan aide described as a "heated" exchange with Weinberger. The lawmakers' point: Congress will not buy civilian spending cuts of anything like the depth the Administration desires unless the Pentagon shares in the sacrifice...
After the game, Delaney Smith marveled at her opponents. "They have what every coach wants," she said, "height, speed, experience, and depth...
Despite several strong individual performances, the Crimson was unable to cope with Brown's superior depth. "Brown has a very strong team," said senior Co-Captain Anita Rival "We just wanted to give them a good meet, but it didn't turn out as close as we had hoped...