Word: half
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...else for that matter. But the Administration has been late in developing its program and rarely energetic in promoting it. What Nixon wanted on the record were his large and good intentions: "We intend to begin a decade of government reform such as this nation has not witnessed in half a century...
...opposition to the appointment was gathering force, particularly among Republicans. At week's end the hard votes against Haynsworth among the 43 G.O.P. Senators numbered at least 14, and nine or ten more were undecided. Nixon did not have the assured support of even half of his party's Senators. An Associated Press poll counted 46 Senators against confirmation, 33 for and 21 undecided. If the figures are accurate, the opposition will need to capture only five of the undecided members in order to block the South Carolinian's confirmation...
...beautiful woman who serenely lay down on the executioner's block one morning in 1587 seemed to be leaving behind a life of failure. She had spent nearly half of her 44 years in captivity, and was now condemned to be beheaded as a traitor. During the seven years that she had actively reigned over a small and backward nation, she had achieved nothing of note in foreign or domestic policy and had gradually yielded her power to a swarm of savagely contending noblemen. Most decisions in her life had turned out wrong. The last -to seek refuge...
...regulations would replace the annual election meeting with a mailed ballot, making it easier to elect an alternate slate of directors, and enfranchise University employees and alumni who now are without a vote. Students would be given half the seats on the board of stockholders and board of directors, allowing a chance to oversee Coop working conditions, wage policies, and rebate dividends...
While Cornell has been losing its first three games, the 6' 21/2". 205-pound tailback has gained over half of his team's total yardage. He has rushed 562 yards, while the other five runners on the team have combined for 185 yards. Despite the fact that he has carried about 35 times each game, he is averaging 5.4 yards per attempt...