Word: generous
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...years * have seen the theme take hold. History in some of its blacker moments has shown that democracy can twist itself into the tyranny of the many, can run to chaos and go mad; but in the long run, if it is given the long run, it usually turns generous and fair. The Filipinos did not appear to require a long run; the normal revolutionary process seemed edited for television. Looking ahead, the world wants to see if the country can cast off a history of violence and corruption that long preceded Marcos. For a stunning moment, however, the essential...
Calling the subway arts program a "unique opportunity" for aspiring local artists, Mayes said the high visibility and scope of creations contributes to the popularity of Arts on the Line. "It's extraordinarily generous of [the MBTA] to do this," Mayes said yesterday...
...these strains, John Paul selected "unity" as his central theme for the trip. After his plane touched down in New Delhi on Feb. 1, he quickly set the tone for his visit. "I can assure you," he said, "that the church is always desirous of offering her loyal and generous contribution to the unity and brotherhood of the nation." Only government officials, church leaders, reporters and security men heard the speech, since ordinary citizens were barred from the welcoming ceremony...
...thing that has been so enriching about this is that the pros I have been working with are extremely generous people," he continues. "They are coming here because they care more about AIDS research than about appearing at Harvard...
...action committees (PACs). Created as a result of a federal election law reform, PACs have steadily--and ironically--mushroomed into a powerful tool for influencing legislation. And as the PACs have grown, so too have the number of congressmen who know how to transform skillfully the groups' ready and generous campaign contributions into repeated electoral victories...