Word: affectation
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...attention is drawn from time to time to possible improper uses of the drugs, and we feel it appropriate to warn students of the dangers of using powerful drugs that affect the mind without appropriate authorization or supervision," Farnsworth said...
Sherburn was actively interested in students. He refused to let his duties as chairman of the Department affect his role as an associate of Kirkland House. He frequently held luncheons for House members, and devoted much time to student problems within the department...
...Leighton's colleagues mentioned with some glee that Leighton often annoyed Administrative boards with his absolute insistence on exploring every possible avenue in decisions which would affect individual students. As Dean of Freshmen, he was known for "bending over backwards" to protect his students...
...many clergymen have given up trying to find a suitable substitute, and return a weary smile when hailed as "reverend"-or "rev" or "reverent" or even "revenue." Perhaps out of desperation, clergymen are the only Americans who customarily affect the title "doctor" after receiving an honorary degree. Admits Paul F. Bobb (D.D., hon.), associate pastor of Albuquerque's First Presbyterian Church: "I prefer 'mister' but let people use 'doctor' because it doesn't jar me as much as 'reverend...
Gilman said that the strike may not affect the availability of Coke in restaurants but that some supermarkets have run out of it already and others will soon...