Word: precedental
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Although the union officials involved may well have felt they were acting in the excluded journalists' best interests, the action sets a dangerous precedent. The diversity of the American press is instrumental in preserving the first amendment's guarantee of the public's right to know. Widespread adoption of a...
"It set an historical precedent," Crimson coach and quipster Bill McCurdy said afterwards. But even McCurdy seemed a bit baffled by what happened.
Southerners, always close to their land, have already seen much of its scenic beauty and natural resources destroyed by increasing industrialization and, in some cases, simple carelessness. But now North Carolinians have won a battle to keep yet another piece of their environment from being despoiled. For more than a...
Many scientists expressed concern that an unfortunate precedent had been set for local communities to interfere in scientific research they don't understand. But members of SftP were elated over the decision. Jonathan King and others say the council's decision was a milestone in a movement of people to...
It is also a musical. Curious, but not without precedent.