Word: inhibit
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Ideally, the Begin government would like U.S. troops to join the force. Its reasoning: the presence of Americans would inhibit any attempt by a revived P.L.O. to attack Israel's northern settlements. But the Administration is far from ready to agree to contributing troops for such a purpose. Not only would that decision be explosive politically at home, but there is the serious danger that moderate Arab nations would be convinced that the Administration was simply conforming to the desires of Israel...
...more fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C (oranges, broccoli and tomatoes) and beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A found in squash, carrots and other yellow and green vegetables. Both substances inhibit the formation of chemically induced cancers in laboratory tests; both are associated with lower cancer rates in human populations. The committee counseled against high-dose vitamin pills because of insufficient evidence about their health benefits. High doses of vitamin A, it added, can be toxic...
...Port Stanley and Goose Green, the British sent another wave of Sea Harriers against both targets, followed by a second solo Vulcan attack on the field at Port Stanley. The initial attacks had left it possible for smaller aircraft to fly from the fields; the British also wanted to inhibit Argentine repair work. During these raids the British admitted to suffering their first loss: a Sea Harrier was downed, its pilot killed...
...more disturbing than the factual errors is Engelmayer's one-sided discussion of chilling effects. Although he worries that calling for an investigation might inhibit candid discourse. Engelmayer neglects the effects of unchallenged digotry on academic research and personal freedom Given Pattullo's publicly stated anti-gay stance, the past performance of the professions involved, and the case with which support for "negative social pressures" might interfere with professional conduct in running a research center, it is not surprising to find people afraid to be open about their sexual orientation, nor would it be surprising to find people afraid...
However, nagging doubts remain. Do the judgments of a few selected professional bankers represent more wisdom than those of the free market forces? At what point does the management of the economy begin to inhibit rather than benefit the system...