Word: inertia
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Part of the impetus for extending care to dependents comes from the underutilization of Stillman Infirmary, which is usually never more than half full. "The resources here are quite good to do something about medical care delivery," Wacker said. "But there's a certain amount of inertia to get anything going...
...obscure political vision will be noted across the country, as will the hazards inherent in attempting to manipulate blocks of voters. In addition, the black power structure in Cleveland will be forced to reassess its position and remedy some weaknesses, since it is now clear that something more than inertia is necessary to maintain power...
...passage of the 26th Amendment in itself changed nothing. It gives you bare rights which are empty if they are not exercised. It gives you a status, status which without use merely adds inertia to the status quo," he said...
...Napoleon was annoyed with both his commanders. In writing of the battle he described how Marshal Ney "wavered and lost eight hours" and "forgot the troops who were not under his eye." He also referred to the "inexcusable inertia of Marshal Grouchy...
DENIED the use of both arms and legs, the quadriplegic is usually condemned to inertia. But his sentence to stasis may soon be lifted by a switch that enables him to control a motorized wheelchair by eye movements alone. Manufactured by Hayes International Corp., and originally intended for use by astronauts, the Sight Switch uses eyeglass-mounted sensors to measure the intensity of light reflected from the whites of the operator's eyes. The sensors then transmit their readings to a computerized box on the wheelchair...