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...course, be deadly. Some of its forms may persist for many centuries. As federal officials and fiercely independent private contractors finally step out of the nuclear closet and seek vast sums to clean up the mess they have created, repair aging facilities or build new ones, they face an unfamiliar challenge. Only candor and a new determination to give public safety priority over arms production can win the support they need...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: They Lied to Us | 10/31/1988 | See Source »

...Crimson came out strong in the first half, dominating play on the quicker, unfamiliar Eagle turf...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Host Eagles Fly High; Stickwomen Fall, 2-1 | 10/26/1988 | See Source »

...couple of weeks ago, Rajballie moved from his familiar role of right midfielder to the new role of left wing. He assumed this unfamiliar role, saying, "there really isn't much of an adjustment...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Mr. Consistency | 10/20/1988 | See Source »

...hooker is probably the one that catches the attention of most fans unfamiliar to the spot...

Author: By Casey J. Lartigue jr., | Title: The World of Scrummage | 10/15/1988 | See Source »

...especially hard to predict the results of the election because, as happens each year, about two-thirds of the council members are new to the body. These representatives, because they are unfamiliar with the candidates, may form their opinions based on the candidates' performance in tonight's debate and at Sunday night's question and answer session, council members...

Author: By Joseph R. Palmore, | Title: All Agree--It's Too Close to Call | 10/13/1988 | See Source »

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