Word: favorable
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...unimpeded conversations with ordinary Cubans, Drummond found widespread opposition to the U.S. embargo ? although few expect the Pope to get it lifted. Most, however, believed the visit would boost Castro: "People on the streets seem to be very much in favor of the revolution," she says. "They have many complaints about their everyday difficulties, but on the whole most people I've spoken to seem very much in favor of the present form of government." And this week, they'll have unprecedented U.S. airtime to state their views...
...does suggest that the risk of a retraction is more acute. A stiff sell-off last week--the worst New Year's start in seven years--underscores that point. And with Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan now spouting off about possible deflation in the economy, it may pay to favor bonds for a while. I'd certainly be slow to invest any new wads of cash--say, a year-end bonus--all in the stock market. More on that later. First, let's take stock of the times...
...against a publicly financed new home for the Broncos. But now, in the euphoria of a 12-4 season record and three play-off wins, Denverites seem ready and willing to tax themselves for the even greater glory of their gridders. In fact, according to a survey, those in favor now outweigh those opposed 55 percent to 38 percent. Of course, before the project can start, Denver?s city council must permit the Broncos to break their lease on existing Mile High Stadium. To smooth the way, a team lobbyist has been offering Super Bowl tickets to the 13 council...
...dean] was a very shrewd fellow and started to interview me, and he asked what I liked to do and what I didn't like to do, and I could see that I was giving the wrong answers all the time," recalls Bott, who did not favor dissecting animals or chemistry...
Undoubtely the defeat of Ivers, Yale's best swimmer who had narrowly beaten now-sophomore Nancy Jo in two events at last year's contest, pushed the momentum of the meet in favor of Harvard. Jo outswam her in both the 100 and 200 freestyles, winning the events by a total of less than three tenths of a second...