Word: resisted
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...think they would resist it—not just for smoking but for where it could lead,” he said, noting that changing the ratings system borders on censorship and may lead to increasing infringement on creative liberties...
...interested to read about theflourishing buffalo population, but the author couldn't resist reminding us that the species Bison bison is not a true buffalo [March 26]. I don't understand the zeal for upholding this distinction when similar misidentities are usually ignored. For example, the pronghorn antelope is really not an antelope, and the jackrabbit is not a rabbit. Let's give bison a rest and let the buffalo roam--along with other common usages...
...escape from slavery and exodus from Egypt during the Jewish holiday of Passover. Some say it was designed brilliantly for its delectable taste and superior nutrition, while others argue that it was adopted by coincidence and necessity for the ease with which it is made and its almost supernatural resistance to spoiling. Regardless of which side of the debate you choose, the fact remains that matza sustained the 12 Tribes of Israel as they fled Pharaoh’s army. Not only was it great as the earliest power-food for very active multitudes—consider running from...
...TIME: You've said that a defining feature of France is to resist the "American model". What does that mean...
...Janjaweed are part of Darfur," declares Tajeldeen Bashir Niam, general secretary of the Justice and Equality Movement (J.E.M.) - one of Darfur's two main resistance movements. "They have approached us to join us and that's what we're working for: to be united, Arab and African, for the people of Darfur. The Janjaweed are realizing the only solution to Darfur 's problems is to resist the government...