Word: fervently
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Despite 21 years of isolation, continuous anti-West propaganda and the ominous presence of 22 Soviet divisions, the strongest political emotion in East Germany remains a fervent desire for reunification with West Germany. The strength of that desire was reflected all across the walled-in country last week as a furor broke out over the question of closer contacts with West Germany...
...Death to the wonk," their fervent cry. "This is our new crusade...
...whole American effort is dependent on public knowledge," reasoned one U.S. official. "If the public gets a phony idea, it would put dangerous pressure on the whole mission. The war needs understanding. Simplistic ideas are dangerous." His remarks received quiet but fervent applause from a Vietnamese official who asked for more Congressmen "to see for themselves the actual face...
...about every 15 minutes with an autograph seeker. The first time, Dennis's mother quietly reminded him, "Stand up, Denny," and he walked forward to shake hands with a very drunk English teacher attending a convention in the hotel. She wanted his autograph for her two daughters and blubbered fervent thank you's for several minutes while he held her hand and gazed steadily at her flushed face. Dennis was equally gracious to other fans who interrupted; he seemed to want to be the exemplary rock and roller. But he finally said to no one in particular, "That policeman...
...singing began, pulsing, fervent punctuated by clapping hands. The rhythm, which I had only heard when I occasionally tuned in a Negro radio station by mistake, tugged at my sleeve...