Word: consensus
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...sure they know both answers. An educated man would not hesitate, for example, to use the disputed term "quite unique," because it is "used freely by outstanding writers and educators today." They approve of the "because" in "the reason why he failed was because ..." And they sanction the redundant "consensus of opinion" on the ground that "it is used so often." On the other hand, they rigorously rule out scores of cliches on the ground of overuse. Example: "Know enough to come in out of the rain...
When the sparring and slugging of the civil rights fight finally ended last week, the political judges at ringside began picking the winners. The consensus, pending confirmation at the polls: the Republicans, as a party, by a decision-and Vice President Richard Nixon, as an individual, by a knockout...
...angry at another must quietly have it out with him before he goes to bed that night. They learned to find emotional outlets with festivals conducted with singing, dancing and theatricals, games and wine. They learned how to select the right man for the right job by group consensus, and to accept the group decision as to what duties or what equipment would be assigned to each...
...legally permissible and medically ethical to abort a woman for "psychiatric reasons"? In Britain, as in most countries, physicians and surgeons have addressed themselves diligently to this problem. Though far from unanimous in details, they have arrived at a clear consensus on the main point. The consensus: such an operation is very rarely justified...
...business looked back this week on a first half year that confounded the pessimists and delighted the optimists by its healthy showing. How do businessmen feel about the six months ahead? The First National Bank of Chicago asked twelve key executives about their prospects. Consensus: 1957's second half will equal or surpass the first in almost every sector of the economy. Area witnesses...