Word: unproven
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...seems the shuttle program will plod on. NASA has always stressed that all spacecraft--even the shuttles--are unproven machines. "It's different from a commercial plane," says Hale. "[This is] an experimental vehicle." After 24 years, two lost ships and another scare this week, it may be time to ask if it's still an experiment worth conducting. --Reported by Stefano Coledan/ Cape Canaveral, Deborah Fowler/Houston and Eric Roston/Washington
...flippant familiarity you use in talking about Their Royal Highnesses is insulting. An added injury is the inclusion of every possible unproven, gossipmongering rumor. Anyone who has had experience in serving the public interest and knows the sacrifice it entails must share my admiration for the royal couple's grace and dedication. They should be allowed to carry out their duties in an atmosphere of serenity and respect. Jacqueline Conte Castellaro, Italy...
...watched how teammates Mike Morgalis, the staff veteran, and Shawn Haviland, the rookie, prepared to pitch. He primed himself for a regular spot in a weekend rotation that—with Morgalis’ injured foot and Haviland’s unproven track record as concerns—looked shaky at season’s onset...
...watched how teammates Mike Morgalis, the staff veteran, and Shawn Haviland, the rookie, prepared to pitch. He primed himself for a regular spot in a weekend rotation that—with Morgalis’ injured foot and Haviland’s unproven track record as concerns—looked shaky at season’s onset...
...still unproven beyond the lab. Altorki and Keresztes had to halt my study when the Vioxx news broke. When they decided to resume, patients like me had to decide whether to continue and risk heart attack or stroke down the road. The doctors no longer require new subjects to enroll for a full two years, to track long-term survival--the heart danger seemed to kick in after about 18 months--but they are offering it as an option. Anyone who re-upped had to sign a revised waiver specifically advising them of the possible increased risk. On paper that...