Word: priding
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...would be pity to let procedural hurdles discourage Harvard students from what could be an exciting career--whether it be under the Directorate of Intelligence (the analytical arm of the CIA) or Operations (clandestine services). Unlike other intelligence organizations under departmental bias, the CIA prides itself on being an independent agency free to provide accurate analysis and intelligence to policymakers. It has a mission unlike any other organization in the world and many in the Agency are indeed top talents, sharing a deep sense of camaraderie and pride...
...Last month, he became an American citizen. Brimming with pride and emotion, he explained the process. "Some people take a class to pass the test, but I just read a book, and then answered some questions. It was easy," he said. The test starts locally and ends nationally. Alberto revisited some of the questions he faced and then answered them, "Who is the governor of Massachussetts? Paul Celucci. Where is the White House? 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Who was Martin Luther King? A civil rights leader. Who freed the slaves? Abraham Lincoln. Easy questions like that." The most difficult part...
...leaders are often Harvard's pride and those students most easily confused with intellectuals. They found groups, they take on massive projects, they organize and coordinate large student activities from the Hasty Pudding to Project HEALTH to the IOP. They work long hours, put in incredible amounts of effort and make important changes in the quality of life for Harvard students and the surrounding communities, but leadership alone does not make an intellectual. These leaders could enthusiastically talk you under the table with plans for new improvements and new programs but are just as unlikely to know why it matters...
...loss to B.U. two weeks ago was almost excusable, given that it was a non-conference game after a ten-day respite. This match up was more for pride than points, and the Crimson was forced to swallow it as the Terriers claimed a 2-1 victory...
...affection for front runners--particularly those named Bush. In 1988, George Bush's tactician, Lee Atwater, set up a "fire wall" in South Carolina, building up such support that the Governor's father was able to bury a threat from Bob Dole. And unlike New Hampshire, which takes pride in wobbling the status quo, South Carolina has regularly put a warm arm around the party establishment's candidate and eventual G.O.P. nominee. It saved Dole after Pat Buchanan's surprise New Hampshire victory...