Word: expectance
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...maybe" -although, in fact, it confirmed Begin's continued unwillingness to give up any part of what he regards as the historic land of Israel. The mass-circulation daily Ha'aretz noted: "If even members of the Israeli Cabinet voted against the reply, one can hardly expect the Israeli answer to be welcomed enthusiastically in Cairo." Ma'ariv, the afternoon daily, was equally foreboding. "It may be possible to gain a few weeks' breathing space," said the paper. "But it will not be possible to ease American pressure or improve relations with Washington, which...
...International Monetary Fund and several European countries has agreed to a multibillion-dollar aid package covering Egypt's foreign-currency needs. Though that will allow Sadat to import enough wheat to keep his people fed, they still hunger for the peace-borne prosperity he has led them to expect. Says one White House official: "If we can't get the negotiations process restarted now, Sadat may have to take a walk. If that happens, it may take another ten or 15 years before we get another important Arab leader who is willing...
...best of them?are running between 15% and 18% of the men's programs on money. And on the average, women's programs are running about 10%. Colleges are just now starting to feel the impact of what's been happening on the elementary and secondary level. I would expect that participation rate to rise...
Archaeologists Ian Ralston and Nicholas Reynolds, both 27, acknowledge that they expect "a large measure of disbelief about their find. For one thing, its antiquity runs counter to the prevailing idea about the development of civilization in Scotland: that it slowly edged up from the south. On the contrary, the Balbridie building's age suggests not only that the old Scots were ahead of their English brethren-an appealing thought to any proud wearer of kilt and plaidie-but also that their society was as accomplished as those in the Middle East, where the first glimmerings of civilization...
...best of these performers are the out-and-out pros, with highly polished acts. These acts tend to set up shop on the concrete islands at the intersection of Brattle St. and Mt. Auburn St. near Coolidge Trust. They draw big crowds and expect money at the end of their shows, which most people give without gruding since they are well worth it. Among this season's best in the center ring are The Shakespeare Bros., who do comedy, clowning, juggling and various other stunts, a magician who is nothing short of amazing and The Amazing Fantasy Jugglers...