Word: staying
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Kennedy has largely dispelled those doubts with a productive first term in Washington. He has been an effective representative, willing to stay out of the spotlight and work hard for his district. His Banking Reinvestment Act has been a major legislative success for income redistribution. He has saved Section 8 Housing in the district with legislation. And his other activities have made him a major advocate in the House for the interests of the elderly. All in all, his achievements are certainly above-average for a freshman member of Congress, and far better than many people expected...
...Brien's Brandeis men's basketball team attempted to stay close to a much-stronger Harvard squad by killing the clock in last night's game in front of 200 fans at Briggs Cage...
...Harvard is much more athletic than us," O'Brien said. "We wanted to stay in the game, six to eight points back until the final five minutes, and then we'd see what would happen...
...haven't figured it out yet, Bruce, no one wants you to leave. But in all seriousness, the biggest reason for you to stay is the fact that none of the above would really happen...
...million, that are thought to have been used by Fiona to set up an intelligence network in East Germany. But one can never be sure. Deighton dangles quite a few possibilities that should lure readers on to future Samson adventures. In addition to dead men who do not stay dead, there may be a defector who may not be defective: a small hint is dropped that Fiona could be working for our side after all. When last seen, Bernie is on the run from his own people. Obviously he still has miles to go before he sleeps. The question...