Search Details

Word: respectable (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

Counter-demonstrators argued that criticism of Mitzna, an Israeli moderate who has won respect in his country for restraint in his handling of the uprising, was unfounded and that denying Mitzna the fellowship would be a form of censorship...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Israeli General Sparks Protest | 10/7/1989 | See Source »

...citation, the committee mentioned the Dalai Lama's rejection of violence and his preachings of respect for all living things. It praised his "constructive and forward-looking proposals for the solution of international conflicts...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dalai Lama Nabs Nobel Peace Prize | 10/6/1989 | See Source »

...Angeles, where he was attending a conference, the Dalai Lama said, "I very much appreciate that kind of recognition about my beliefs. In fact. I always believed in love, compassion and a sense of universal respect. Every human being has that potential...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dalai Lama Nabs Nobel Peace Prize | 10/6/1989 | See Source »

...stabbing his main antagonist, Jimmie gains respect as a "stand-up guy." He does not let anyone push him around. And in a parallel to her husband's growth, Kate learns to stand up for herself. After Jimmie's arresting officers harrass her, she complains to their superior, Lt. Fitzgerald, credibly played by Badja Djola. Kate riles Fitzgerald to action by claiming his underlings slandered...

Author: By Gayle BETH Fenster, | Title: Until Proven Guilty | 10/6/1989 | See Source »

Because the state code is unclear with respect to the rights of clubs such as the Fly Club, those who argue that they should be opened to women bear a heavy burden of proof, according to legal experts. As Judith K. Wright, spokesperson for MCAD, says, "It's all based on precedent...

Author: By Rebecca A. Jeschke, | Title: The Legal Issues Behind a Moral Debate | 10/5/1989 | See Source »

Previous | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | Next