Word: favor
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...good and bad," Berry said. "We had some tough losses in the first round of singles competition. They could have been easily turned around in our favor. But it was a good first step, a good place to start from...
...book and emerged with an often overlooked regulation that specifically prohibits coaches -- and apparently other noncompetitors -- from standing on the raised podium during a performance. "A rule is a rule," Berger insisted and pressed for a 0.5 penalty. A rules committee dominated by East bloc officials came down in favor of the deduction. Reflecting a widespread view even among non-Americans, U.S. gymnastics official Jacki hooted, "It's a Mickey Mouse rule...
Thompson said it "was not a fluke" that he won, but was due to "hard work." Lee added, "I would assume that a low turnout would favor an incumbent." Thompson said the main issue of the campaign was "accessibility and accountability. We've been here every...
Offensive Line: Tom Hanks would feel right at home on this unit. How big are these fellows? All-Colonial conference players Mark Stoy (right tackle) and Dennis Golden (right guard) are both over 250 pounds. Do you suppose that when the Crusaders run, they might favor the right side? Look out, a couple of tanks ahead...
...changes would also skew the very process of voting in the administration's favor. University candidates would be listed first on the ballot followed by petition nominees, instead of in the currently random order. Harvard would send a report to alumni promoting its slate. Ballots would be counted by the Harvard Alumni Records Office, rather than an independent accounting firm...