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...fact that the competition will take place again next year does not in any way lessen either college's will to win. As Huskies coach Mark Lech lamented, "This meet seems to come down to the relays [the last event] every single year, and I always seem to lose at least five pounds here each year...

Author: By Ishani Maitra, | Title: Split Decision at Gordon | 1/15/1992 | See Source »

Lapointe may take on the responsibility of point guard for stretches of time. His limited experience at that position will not lessen the Crimson's turnover woes...

Author: By R.j. Peters, | Title: McClain Status Still Uncertain; Freshmen Leake and White Lead Backcourt | 12/10/1991 | See Source »

...test animals, practices decried by the more fanatic critics of science, has provided a means by which Alzheimer's disease could be controlled or even cured. More aggressive promotion of this kind of news would certainly enhance the image of researchers, help restore waning public trust in science and lessen the clout of antiscience activists...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Crisis in The Labs | 8/26/1991 | See Source »

...director and producer demurred, saying the changes would "undermine the strength of the original material, weaken the characters and lessen the integrity of the picture itself." Executives at Carolco and Tri-Star Pictures likewise took a strong stand against what could be a Hollywood nightmare: the vetting of entertainment by special-interest groups. "Censorship by street action will not be tolerated," they said. Queer Nation members replied that they are tired of Hollywood's "censorship" of their lives. Said one gay leader: "Hollywood has once again decided to sacrifice the lives of gay men and lesbians in order to make...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Censors on The Street | 5/13/1991 | See Source »

Grand jury testimony is secret, and turning the case over to the panel of community members could lessen charges of politically motivated handling. Bludworth has denied such charges...

Author: By The ASSOCIATED Press, | Title: Grand Jury May Decide On Prosecution of Smith | 4/23/1991 | See Source »

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