Word: questioned
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...celebrities who have lined up behind Jamal, the best explanation seems to be outright ignorance. Most have not critically examined the facts of the case, and when pushed to explain their association with Jamal, most resort to explaining their general opposition to the death penalty. But this raises another question: Why have death penalty opponents embraced this case in the first place...
...repeating an observation: "Did you see that person?" or "Can you believe what that girl just said to that guy?" Does this make me rude or unfeeling? Am I confirming the stereotype of a California girl, complete with Valley accent and inflection that makes every sentence sound like a question? I hope not, and upon reflection, I think...
...student taking a GRE computer-based test (CBT) is initially given an "average level question," according to Johnson. The testing program responds to a correct answer by raising the student's score and offering a higher question next. An incorrect answer results in a lowered score and an easier follow-up question...
...mind, I suppose, but shouldn't he base that change of mind on new legal evidence brought up on appeal or a basic reversal of philosophy regarding capital punishment, not on the admittedly convincing words of the leader of the Catholic Church? Of course, there is always the question of whether the many Catholic voters in Missouri will remember this one-time acquiescence to a papal request favorably come election time. The governor can probably count...
...change any minds? Doubtful. That point was driven home by Minority Leader Tom Daschle, who followed his defeat on the videotapes with another one: A symbolic effort to skip right to closing arguments, which lost along strict party lines. But even as their party split on the Lewinsky question, Republicans scored a small victory when nine Democrats deserted the White House to vote for the screening of the tapes. Licking its wounds, the White House then asked to be notified in advance which segments the House managers were planning to use in Saturday's highlight film -- that motion failed...