Word: maintain
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Waiting For Godot is nearly impossible to pull off because it is difficult to satisfy an audience that inevitably realizes the point of the play is that there is no point. This production aspires mightily, but the nature of the material remains overwhelming. The actors cannot maintain the mesmeric quality required for the drone of meaninglessness that continues throughout the evening. After the third or fourth "nothing to be done," or "we're waiting for Godot," we feel an incredible urge to escape. But Beckett won't let us get away that easily. Godot is three hours of mental torment...
Morris said it was important for the United States to strengthen diplomatic ties with the Arab nations, adding, "Israel's ability to survieve depends on the West's ability to maintain ties with the Arabs...
...sold to other countries. Carter also will ask for legislation to use some of the $8 billion in Iranian assets that he froze in November to make reparations to the hostages and their families and to reimburse the U.S. for the $500 million a year it costs to maintain a naval task force in the Indian Ocean...
Each exile gave his own reasons for deciding to leave Cuba. Some left for political or religious reasons, while many cited deteriorating economic conditions on the island. Severe shortages have compelled the government to maintain strict rationing on everything from meat to shoes and have forced prices on the black market up to prohibitive levels. Even black beans, a Cuban staple, now cost $2.50 per Ib. "The Cuban economy is in a state of collapse," said Electrician Luis Santana. "It's sunk...
...remains best placed to withstand the current tempest, and will probably be the only Big Three automaker to earn a profit this year. Its very successful X cars, such as the Chevrolet Citation and the Buick Skylark, are helping the company maintain its market share. This fall GM will introduce shrunken or downsize intermediate cars like the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Buick Regal. Its J car is due in April 1981, and will be a sporty subcompact successor to such models as the Chevy Monza...