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Word: fervently (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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What has happened with these pro-life defendants is that they were convicted by association; as a member of an unpopular class of fervent pro-lifers, they are considered an automatic threat to society. Their conviction was not based on their own personal actions, but on their association with others who hold the similar views and have committed acts of violence as a result of those views. This type of ruling seems much more congruous with the actions of an Orwellian-type totalitarian state than with the proper proceedings of the American judicial system...

Author: By Melissa R. Moschella, | Title: Choosing Freedom of Speech | 3/3/1999 | See Source »

Despite community groups' fervent lobbying, the number of chains in Harvard Square has slowly increased. The CSB building, soon to house three new chains, is a sign of these trends. Across the street, however, BankBoston proposes to accommodate small businesses in an upcoming and modest renovation of its 1414 Mass Ave. building...

Author: By Jason M. Goins, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Tasty Owners Will Not Reopen Famous Diner | 2/9/1999 | See Source »

This, then, is the legacy of a year that cannot end too soon. A faithless President and a fervent prosecutor, in a mortal embrace, lacking discretion, playing for keeps, both self-righteous, both condemned, Men of the Year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Men Of The Year | 12/28/1998 | See Source »

First, a little terminology for convenience. Fervent social justice advocates will henceforth be referred to as "Birkenstocks." Recruiters will be called "Guccis." That will make the following discussion easier, I hope, and more...

Author: By Alexander T. Nguyen, | Title: Blame Harvard for Cold Hearts | 11/23/1998 | See Source »

...turns out, it was the one thing she had to offer in return for her weekend of plunder. As the other roommates heard Celeste admonish her strongly, saying, "No you may not borrow my underwear," they had hid their heads under their pillows and sent up a fervent prayer to the night that the interloper be teleported back to U Mass...

Author: By Carlin E. Wing, | Title: Uninvited Guest | 11/19/1998 | See Source »

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