Word: kins
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...working on identifying the genes responsible for failure-to-thrive metabolic problems in giant Schnauzers, bleeding disorders in Scottish terriers and Doberman pinschers, and the hereditary deafness that affects about 30% of Dalmatians. And they believe hip dysplasia, the crippling condition that afflicts Jake the golden retriever and his kin, may be the result of several defective genes working in concert -- not an unusual situation with hereditary disorders...
...played the pros") reminds Arthur that he represents the family's last chance for success, and William's brother Curtis ("I almost played the pros") imposes his own lost dreams on William. It is no wonder that Bo Agee and Curtis Gates invest so much interest in their younger kin: they don't see much of a future for themselves. Bo Agee gets laid off work at various factories, eventually leaves home, develops a crack addiction, and then tries to come clean...
Norell is planning a return next summer to the Gobi, where there are undoubtedly more surprises awaiting. Jurassic Park 2 may have to take into account the mounting evidence that Tyrannosaurus and its kin resembled nesting robins -- albeit big robins with sharp teeth and really bad tempers...
Maybe Americans like to believe that politicians learn their lessons. We look at our imperfect selves and are pleased that our leaders make mistakes, too. When someone quietly suggests that we deserve better, the moral majority rises to embrace its mediocre kin...
...like to tell our kin in the north that there is no problem. The notion should be of a pluralistic, inclusive society," he said. "There's nothing to be afraid of. Let's move forward, from the past into the future...