Word: frequentative
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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This era in our public life seems sure to be remembered for its frequent outbursts of political and legal hysteria--round-the-clock, cable-televised scrums of lawyers, pols and pundits scuffling over the latest Great American Court Case. First O.J., then Bill and Monica, and finally, in 2000, Elian and then George W. vs. Al. Maybe it's fitting that both of this year's courthouse telethons played out in South Florida--the sun-bleached, strip-malled, multicultural face of America's future...
...little rain and others too much. Fires raced across the parched American West last summer, and recent storms spread devastation from Britain to Taiwan. No specific event could be directly blamed on global warming, but scientists say that in a greenhouse world, deluges and droughts will be more frequent--and severe. Already the hotter climate has increased the range of tropical diseases such as malaria and yellow fever. Other ominous signals from an overburdened planet include falling grain and fish harvests and fiercer competition for scarce water supplies...
...Collective Soul stage was in sharp contrast to the crowded Fuel stage, despite the former having more band members. The almost retro set had a large space in the center for lead singer Ed Roland to engage in frequent dances with his microphone. Although much of the drums were synthesized at times-such as during the beginning of "Precious Declaration"-the playing of keyboards and variety of music made the sound of the five-member band different from the previous two. Songs from their newest disc, Blender, were mixed among numerous hit singles from their previous four albums, including...
AFTER THE HONEYMOON Researchers at the University of Washington have found that the behavior of newlyweds in the first few years of marriage can be predictive. Frequent use of unifying words such as "us" and "we," significant interaction in the spouses' daily life, and public demonstrations of fondness for the partner are signs of future marital stability. By contrast, couples who describe their lives as chaotic tend to divorce early...
...most frequent topic was whether Wen Ho Lee's ethnicity played a role in his prosecution...