Word: spite
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...several students present last night said that in spite of the increased enthusiasm, the turnout for the debates was still disappointingly...
...been fought over, and now it's basically like there is no more debate," says Alexandra, whose prim black cocktail dress and silver-buckled black vinyl corset (worn on the outside) make her a techno-goth--for the day at least. She is passionately apathetic, as if to spite her father, who demonstrated against the war from the City College of New York to Berkeley and who by his own count was arrested "about 11 times." But isn't there still poverty and inequity? she is asked...
...escape from, and with many obstacles still ahead, India is often seen as a nation whose future is an empty glass. That seems to be Rushdie's viewpoint. But India is an ancient country, a large democracy, a diverse people and a power that must be reckoned with. In spite of its diversity, overpopulation, vested interests and uninspired leadership, India has achieved remarkable economic and social progress. The country can only look forward to the next 50 years with hope and courage. CLEMENT R. PRABAKARAN Sterling Heights, Mich...
However, I have learned a lot from this tragedy. I now have a more precious and respectful attitude toward life in general. And in spite of the hurt that I and their family and friends will feel for a very long time, we were all blessed with the opportunity to know Harvard and Deshaun...
...paid for by the industry, the settlement materially strengthens the Clinton Administration initiative to discourage teen smoking. It is, in effect, a vigorous exercise in preventive medicine that is both sound public policy and shrewd politics. Remember, though, that kids smoke in part because it's dangerous, not in spite of it, and forbidden fruit, no matter how badly spotted, rarely loses its allure...