Word: opt
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...discriminatory signs, obtain some favorable rulings by the courts and push the Congress to pass remedial legislation, the nation would react in accord with those precepts and principles of its boasted religious ethic. It was hoped and by some believed, that the vast majority in this country would opt to develop a nation undergirded by tolerance, forgiveness, non-violence and love...
...widely blamed for the party's setback in last month's elections for the Diet's 511-seat lower house, in which L.D.P. strength dropped to 249 representatives-a loss of 16 (TIME, Dec. 20). In order to continue governing, the L.D.P. has had to co-opt a dozen conservative representatives who ran as independents in the election with Liberal Democratic backing...
...widest ski available is the Touring ski. The greater width provides stability and is an advantage in deep powder where the extra surface area keeps you from sinking into the drifts. Those who intend to carry large backpacks should probably opt for these wide touring skis...
...glad to see that the American people will still opt for the challenge in the hope of a change for the better, as they did 200 years ago when our nation was founded...
...hurled-at the immigrant. Young Democrat is generally somber-suited, dark-tied, prim and proper. His opponent's jaunty tarn o'shanter has become a symbol for the unconventionality he savors in both dress and speech. It could happen only in California, and whether the voters will opt for slight quirkiness or substantial blandness in the final scene may not be known until late at night...