Word: proved
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...change does not appear large and may not prove lasting. Yet the filibuster is such an emotionally charged Senate tradition, and the defense resisting any change was so craftily mounted, that the modification amounted to a significant victory for the more liberal factions of both parties. The fight was led by Democratic Senators Walter Mondale of Minnesota and James Pearson of Kansas, with an invaluable assist from Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, whose partisanship as presiding officer enraged his conservative critics...
...Lily Tomlin to worry about. The monologues are often monosyllabic, the sketches as thin as her own profile. If there is exuberance in her singing-dancing numbers with such potent guest stars as Raquel Welch and Bette Midler, there is also a feeling that she will not entirely prove herself until she dares front a show that lacks such heavy supporting artillery. She also seems to need the security of incredibly lavish productions. Each program costs $225,000 to $240,000, and the show was $80,000 over budget after just four shows were taped...
...will probably finish the thesis, though, because he wants to prove something by writing it. Since coming to Harvard, Reyes has felt academically inadequate, as though "I couldn't compete adequately with the folks here." Not just the "kiss-ass" folks who regularly attend professors' office hours, but also those who do well without much work...
...give anybody no-cut contracts," Brown said. So, despite his All-American honors, McInally will still have to prove his worth during training camp next summer. The Bengals already have several tested veteran pass-catchers, including All-Pro wide receiver Isaac Curtis...
Harvard is coming off a strong showing against Clarkson in its quarterfinal match Tuesday. The Crimson, paced by Dan Bolduc's four goals, crushed the Golden Knights, 10-5, to prove beyond doubt that its number-one Eastern ranking was justified...