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Word: lingers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...atoms produced by the isotope's slow decay into lighter elements. The alpha particles are so weak that they remain confined inside the victim's body. While contagion is virtually impossible, this is only slight comfort to the victims. As americium spreads through the body, it may linger in such areas as the liver, spleen and lymph system and eventually settle into the marrow of the bones. According to Pittsburgh Radiologist Niel Wald, a leading radiation specialist, the effect over a year-long period is roughly equivalent to the radiation produced by ten X rays...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Radioactive Scientist | 3/2/1970 | See Source »

...Panthers' defenders simply argue that, no matter what they have done, they are entitled to fair treatment before the law. In one sense, the case is hardly unique. Thousands of defendants linger in U.S. jails awaiting trial because they cannot afford bail. Although the Eighth Amendment bans "excessive" amounts, poor suspects seldom have lawyers with the time and skill for a successful constitutional attack on high bail. And many judges use bail not just to assure that a defendant will show up at his trial, but also to keep suspects regarded as dangerous off the streets...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Law: When Is Bail Excessive? | 2/9/1970 | See Source »

...actual show this week should have even greater impact. Plans call for the two models, wearing their unisex clothing, to mingle with 200 formally attired, champagne-sipping guests on the spacious first floor of the Butler mansion. After taking off their tank tops, Broom and Holt will linger awhile and then ascend a circular staircase to strip to the buff in full view of the onlookers. "It's a shock thing," Gernreich admits...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Modern Living: Finale for Fashion? | 1/26/1970 | See Source »

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