Word: prided
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Ronald Reagan, who takes pride in his efforts to "get Government off the backs of the people," has been much less vocal about another campaign he has been waging: to get people off the back of Uncle Sam by vastly expanding the amount of information about the Government that cannot be made public...
...years later, the University of North Dakota was founded, and since then the university has provided many cultural, special and athletic events for the city. It is as Wessman says, the city's pride...
...uncommon for us to sell out the rink. Wessman says, referring to the 6000 seat Winter Sports, Complex, where this weekend's tourney is being held. And UND Assistant Hockey Coach John Marks says. "The state of North Dakota takes a lot of pride in the hockey we play. All out games are televised throughout the state...
...modern woman , who considers one affair in 10 years "practically celibacy." Bob's friend Bernie, a lawyer and a big sports fan, warns him not to wreck his marriage because "if you guys get divorced, I can only represent one of you." Bob quickly develops the stereotypical father's pride for his son. Sheila sees herself as the old-fashioned wife unprepared for the infidelities of a modern marriage but too much in love with her husband to leave him. Their attitudes are too time-worn to give them any reality as characters...
Nevertheless, the facts remain. A fascinating "point of pride for all Americans" is taking place in Greensville. Texas, where two Black men are now fighting for their lives. Anthony Williams and his roommate, Lennel Geter, were arrested last year and charged with having committed more than a dozen armed robberies. Geter was convicted in October of robbing a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, for which he was sentenced to life in prison...