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Word: supportively (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Heart. Like all good soldiers, Powell has subordinated his political views. He has never shied from projecting military force and was instrumental in implementing Reagan's controversial naval-escort policy in the Persian Gulf. But Powell is also a realist whose thoughtful analysis helped wean Reagan from overly aggressive support for the Nicaraguan contras...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Complete Soldier ; Colin Powell | 8/21/1989 | See Source »

...what Velveeta is to cheese, but hey, it's all part of what makes Las Vegas great. That is why 195 musicians are on strike against five casinos that want to replace them at least some of the time with audio tapes and synthesizers. The musicians are getting tremendous support within the community -- 87% of the callers to a local TV talk show applauded the strike. Performers like Rodney Dangerfield, Connie Francis and Dionne Warwick have canceled their shows. Lounge lizards like Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Orlando have vowed not to cross the picket lines...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Las Vegas - - Stop The Music!: | 8/21/1989 | See Source »

Sununu puckishly allows, "I have been known to ask provocative questions." His bad-cop act has the President's support, but Sununu has drawn fire from Congress and has left some staffers afraid to voice unpopular advice in his presence. Many consult more easily with Sununu's own good cop, deputy to chief of staff Andrew Card. Colleagues were relieved when Card decided to stay at the White House rather than run for Governor of Massachusetts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Bush's Bad Cop | 8/21/1989 | See Source »

Industry is finding it ever harder to compete with Europe and the Far West. And without anything real to support it, the university system is falling apart from lack of funds--Robyn can't even get a permanent...

Author: By Matthew M. Hoffman, | Title: When University Meets Factory | 8/18/1989 | See Source »

Bentkowski said Solidarity has said repeatedlyit wants to lead the next coalition and probablywould not agree to support Malinowski...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Polish Leader Abandons Bid for Coalition | 8/15/1989 | See Source »

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