Word: prided
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Immortal fame can be yours! If you are rich, the president and fellows of Harvard university want to help. For a mere fraction of your total worth, your family name can stand forever among distinguished families of Harvard University's illustrious past. Will you deny yourself the pride of eternal fame and distinction at the nation's oldest university? But wait, don't answer yet, you also get this set of super-primo stainless steel spoons! Call this toll-free number for details...
...types who are used to skirting the law to get things done. "They're bound to feel a little besieged at the CIA right now," said former Attorney General Griffin Bell, who recruited Webster for the FBI post. "The FBI felt that way ((in 1978)), and they started taking pride in the bureau again. I think the same thing will start happening at the CIA, but they're going to have to obey the law. He's just what they need...
...popularity. Radicals were largely ignored when they called for mass protests to disrupt last September's Asian Games. Most Koreans were proud and delighted by the 16-day games, which served as a warm-up for the 1988 Olympics, and were put off by student militants. The Koreans' pride was enhanced by the strong showing of their country, which outscored archrival Japan and finished a close second to China...
...loud and staccato, they believe that is Carmina Burana, but they are deaf people who don't understand!" But no excuses are really necessary for his music. He may, right now, be the best orchestral film composer in the world, and it does not take a mother's pride to think so. With a little luck, she may be right about the timing...
...trust that the voters will pick the man with the best hairdo. Certainly their past record is no source of shame. Except for a brief period from 1977 to 1980, no U.S. president has ever been seen in public wearing a cowlick; not only is this a source of pride, but a claim which no European or Communist country could truthfully make...