Word: vital
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...claimed all of the gulf, on the grounds that Americans had historically dominated fishing in the area and that the adjoining U.S. coastline was longer. Canada wanted half, arguing that it had vital economic interests in the area and that any boundary should be equidistant from the two shores. In essence, the court split the difference. Both countries said that they will abide by the verdict...
Semiconductor chips are the soul of modern machines. In little more than a decade these tiny electronic marvels have become vital parts of everything from autos and television sets to missiles and battleships. So when U.S. chipmakers stumbled in recent years and lost ground to the Japanese, fears were raised that a glamorous new industry might be going the same uncompetitive way as American cars and steel. Instead, semiconductor makers embarked on a dazzling boom. Worldwide sales of U.S.-made chips jumped fully 20%, to $9.6 billion in 1983, and are expected to show a spectacular 50% increase this year...
...role of the university to intervene or participate in any way in the politics of the outside world. The only consistency in Bok's many arguments is that they all come out against divestment. Why? Bok defends the university's assets as "resources essential to the accomplishment of a vital public mission." What could that mission be that it does not include the eradication of racial discrimination? Bok's live and let live arguments about freedom of speech and the importance of the University's neutrality in preserving its independence all ignore the particulars of the issue at hand. When...
Standards of excellence are vital in our society to lead the way--to light the way--to inspire. But there are responsibilities: standards must remain high--excellence must mean excellence...
...REAGAN SECOND TERM will pose a real threat to three programs of vital interest to city governments. The President wants to reduce deficits without increasing taxes and will turn to spending cuts. The President has made clear his dislike for intergovernmental aid and has shown his specific disdain for programs which provide direct aid to cities rather than through some state mechanism. The three vulnerable programs...