Word: esteemed
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...revival in Carter's political standing has occurred not only because of widespread approval of his handling of the hostage crisis (two-thirds say he has managed the situation "just right"), but also because Ted Kennedy has declined sharply in the public's esteem...
...with his tumultuous tours in Mexico, Poland, Ireland and the U.S. Security was tight during his three days in Turkey. A courtesy call on Premier Süleyman Demirel in Ankara stirred virulent press attacks on the papacy. The Pope mildly urged Turkey's oppressed Christian minority to esteem Islam for its shared moral and religious values. Dimitrios, in a pointed reference to events in Iran, deplored the "tragedy" of rising "religious fanaticism" and the "self-destruction of men and their faith, always in the name of God." In Istanbul, John Paul made brief tourist stops at Topkapi Palace...
...whatever reason, Silber doesn't mince words. Responding to charges that he denied salary increases to political science professors Howard Zinn and Murray Levin because they are among his most outspoken critics, Silber said they simply do not deserve higher salaries: "They are not regarded in high esteem generally--Harvard has never offered them a professorship; neither has Yale. If these people are so worried about their salaries, why don't they get an offer someplace else? The answer is no place else wants them...
Teddy's attraction for women made things worse. Said Joan last summer: "Of course [the stories] hurt my feelings. They went to the core of my self-esteem...
While it looks as if Joe Timilty is not the alternative this time, will the city in the future seek any alternative at all? The nature of Boston and its voters is changing. Since White has been mayor, and particularly over the past four years, the city's self-esteem has skyrocketed. Boston has become a model for urban living--ophisticated, chic, expensive and drawing new residents faster than the Larry Bird Celtics are drawing new fans...