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...examples of such men. One, though, certainly seems to be Sir Thomas More. More is a figure familiar to most. The author of a great book, a lawyer, a man of wit, charm and learning. More was also a martyr, the man who gave up his life rather than forfeit his principles. He has been made familiar to us through several biographies and, perhaps most permanently by the play and film. A Man for All Seasons...
Aside from Medalle's forfeit the team swept every match in the first most against Western New England until 190 lb. Kevin Wattles lost 5-4 in the heavyweight class to "a big 260 pounder," Lee said...
...buildings foundations were laid last spring because the city demanded that the University start building by last June or else forfeit its license to build in its desired manner...
...victory. In 1980, they point out, Reagan ran on a specific ideological platform that included tax cuts and defense buildups, and in victory he could credibly claim that the electorate wanted both. By contrast, they contend, his avoidance of specific issues this year has forced him to forfeit the claim to sweeping political authority, except possibly in the personality department. For some others, Mondale's disastrous weakness as a television-era candidate skewed the voting results. Joked Kansas Senator Robert Dole: "Reagan didn't win a mandate, he won a Mondate...
Attendance is another problem that Epps feels is plaguing the Council, and he cites its frequent turnover of some seats which members forfeit once they miss three meetings. This, he explains, may be indicative of a lack of interest in the council which could ultimately cause its downfall if there is one willing...