Word: gain
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...deal with South Africa itself. If Vorster is determined to maintain white rule at home, he is also convinced, however, that it can no longer be upheld in either Rhodesia or Namibia. By agreeing to a transition to majority rule in those territories, he believes South Africa can gain enough time for itself to build lasting ties with its black neighbors. At Zurich two weeks ago, Vorster hinted to Kissinger that he was prepared to step up the pressure on Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith. Accordingly, Vorster last week treated Smith to a Dutch uncle talk that one diplomat described...
...scientists expressed concern that an unfortunate precedent had been set for local communities to interfere in scientific research they don't understand. But members of SftP were elated over the decision. Jonathan King and others say the council's decision was a milestone in a movement of people to gain more control over their own lives...
...teaching post as soon as the department voted to switch to his text several years ago. "I get embarrassed about using my own," Loomis confided. "Anyway, it's easier to use someone else's book. When you use your own, you're inclined to repeat yourself. Besides that, students gain more from learning two points of view," he said...
Byker summarized his feelings about dropping the course this way: "The first time the committee spoke about it, I was in favor of keeping the journalism option. But after a while, I saw that if we did keep it, we would gain about six benefits and six debits. So I didn't press the matter. I didn't have any complaints with the standing committee's decision to drop...
...feel very positive about my involvement so far," she says. "I am so committed to the goals Carter has, I'm willing to work even if the personal gain for me is zero...