Word: lingers
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Miller does not linger tediously on these points. He is not a social reformer; his concern is with the individual soul. Modern civilization is, of necessity, his antagonist; but his interest is not a topical one. He knows too well the illusion of political and cultural utopias for which men will sacrifice anything, especially each other, while remaining imprisoned within their same old self-defeating view of life. The problem of value is an eternal one, and Miller knows...
...dealer today is less flamboyant, though in his own way no less dramatic. The dean of all dealers is the erudite Georges Wildenstein, who has never let the spotlight linger on himself for long. In 1956, the rival M. Knoedler & Co. sued the house of Wildenstein, alleging that someone had been tapping the wires of a Knoedler scout. Eventually the whole matter was dropped, and Wildenstein himself was apparently never involved. He would hardly need to use such tactics, for the one irreplaceable asset of his house is himself. A scholar in his own right, Wildenstein not only possesses...
...emancipated, it will seem that ancient whiffs of brimstone still linger on Boston streets. And those who like to concern themselves with threats to the Commonwealth's morals will breathe a sigh of relief. But by far the largest group of people--those who have not yet purchased their copy of Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer--won't even be able to find out what the fuss is all about...
...high atmosphere gradually decreased, and most airlines stowed their Geiger counters in mothballs. Recent Soviet tests have started the trouble all over again, and this time it is expected to grow worse and last longer. Jetliners of the 19605 fly well up in the stratosphere, where radioactive fission products linger for years...
...their tastes, often escorts the guests on a tour of the White House. The Kennedys have the Marine and Air Force bands play music to relieve the once embarrassing pauses at state dinners, frequently spread the guests around at small, informal tables instead of the traditional giant banquet board, linger at the White House door to bid each guest goodbye...