Word: doubting
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...this distinction between "political" and "business" issues appears irresponsible and simplistic. Although past arguments have taken similar positions, the divestment issue shows that this easy disclaimer avoids confronting reality. Although one may doubt whether economic action against South Africa will end apartheid or not, no one can simply ignore the offenses of its government in favor of "professional" interests...
Since it appears in your own book, you know that 70 to 75 percent of the controversies concerning the representation of employees involve no real doubt concerning the bargaining unit and that such cases are almost invariably handled informally through a consent agreement between the union and the employer. "[M]ost of the problems that arise in determining the eligibility of employees to vote are matters of details," you wrote on pages...
...arrives well-rested after two weeks off from competition. The Chiefs succumbed to North eastern in the semifinals of the Hockey East tournament, winning the second game of the series but coming up short in the total-goal tally. Their tournament performance put their playoff prospects in doubt...
...large part of the problem. PBH has been so intent on expanding that it has forgotten to find the money for its existing programs. In fact, a new program was launched on the same day PBH learned it would have to slash its budget. While the intentions are no doubt noble, the common sense is missing...
George Washington invented the form of American presidential gravitas. His political successors lived with a perception of decline, of a falling off from the golden age. When Warren G. Harding (a falling off indeed) expressed doubt that he had the size to be President, an Ohio political boss named Harry Daugherty told him, "Don't make me laugh . . . The days of the giants in the presidential chair is passed . . . Greatness in the presidential chair is largely an illusion of the people...