Word: proofing
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Contradicting his earlier condemnation of the critics, Marchais contended that "it is possible to have good politics in our party only to the extent that each person can press his own ideas freely." Noting that Archcritic Elleinstein was at the fete, busily autographing books, Marchais called his presence "obvious proof of the democracy that reigns within the breast of the party...
...neatly, and she must have been a doll in the late '50s, before the wrinkles set in and the double chin appeared. When she looked me in the eye I saw why she was going to Memphis. Her eyes shone with a memory and a question. She needed proof. She wanted either to see Elvis and light up the old magic one more time, or see his grave and know finally and for certain that the magic was over. "It's almost like I want to find out that he's not really dead, that he will be there...
Would Mr. Puzo like to tell us what proof he has that "it is a psychological fact that Italians do not give to organized charities"? He can speak only for himself. I can list dozens of men and women of Italian heritage who not only contribute to the Red Cross and other charitable, cultural and educational institutions, but also give generously of their time and talents to every sort of worthwhile endeavor...
...hospital argued that Congress, because it enacted special strike provisions for hospital employees and evidenced concern for the special health care function of hospitals, other labor precedents set by the NLRB did not apply. The Board, however, while agreeing that hospitals are special cases, believed the burden of proof rested on the hospital to demonstrate special circumstances surrounding a labor dispute that would invalidate settled labor rights and practices...
...summer CBS has been touting The Paper Chase as its classiest new program. One can see why. Well acted and produced, this series has a highbrow setting (a law school), a prestigious star (John Houseman) and harpsichord music on the soundtrack. As if all this were not proof enough of culture, the first episode contains not one but two 25? words: "contradistinction" and "propitious." PBS would kill to have a show like this...