Word: heed
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...story is typical in many ways. The victim herself may not be sure right away that she has been raped, that she had said no and been physically forced into having sex anyway. And the rapist commonly hears but does not heed the protest. "A date rapist will follow through no matter what the woman wants because his agenda is to get laid," says Claire Walsh, a Florida-based consultant on sexual assaults. "First comes the dinner, then a dance, then a drink, then the coercion begins." Gentle persuasion gives way to physical intimidation, with alcohol as the ubiquitous lubricant...
...House of Representatives; co-author with wife Lynne, who heads the National Endowment for the Humanities, of a lively book about past leaders of the House. Cheney is a pragmatic conservative who earned the respect of liberal Democrats with his good humor and willingness to hear -- if not heed -- opposing arguments...
...what could he say if President Bush made the same request? The bottom line is that Kuwait and other Arab states are unlikely to heed the helpful proposals of Congress if they lack the president's endorsement. The legislative branch's authority on foreign affairs only goes...
...understanding with France's Thomson CSF stating that the two companies will work together on aerospace products. Such alliances with potential competitors are a reaction to the giant cost of the next generation of airliners and the giant marketplace of post-1992 Europe. Other companies seem likely to heed the new lesson: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em -- and share the risk...
...colonel running the military briefing cautioned at the outset that he would not be able to answer questions involving sensitive information. But the first questioner paid little heed: "What date are we going to start the ground attack?" Sorry, the officer replied, can't comment. "Where would you say our forces are most vulnerable to attack, and how could the Iraqis best exploit those weaknesses?" was the next query. Another no-no. Still the reporters kept blundering on. "Are we planning an amphibious invasion of Kuwait," asked one, "and if so, where exactly would that...