Word: uncertainity
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...officials concede that Shamir, as one put it, "comes across without the charisma that characterized Ben-Gurion, Golda Meir and Menachem Begin." Washington was uncertain too whether Shamir's apparent flexibility will lead to any substantive policy shifts by Israel. But the Prime Minister's first visit provided grounds for encouragement. "He was shrewd, tough and smart," said one U.S. official who took part in the meetings. "His focus was on programs and practical decision making...
...memorable production. Yet these external touches are not enough to evoke the sense of nostalgia and camaraderie so vital to the show's thematic and character development. Instead, what we get is a series of seemingly endless scenes between half-developed characters who appear uncomfortable on stage and uncertain of just who it is they're supposed to be portraying...
...library is seeking $8 million in contributions to set up an endowment for the foundation. Fenn indicated he was optimistic that the library would reach the goal but added he was uncertain how long the fund drive would take...
...absence of a clear interpretation of the text by the director, most actors suffer from a lack of confidence. Most lines are delivered too quickly. Uncertain about their characters, or about their characters' relationships with other characters, many actors fling their lines away rather than directing them at the audience or another character. Robert Stattel as the Duke is the worst offender in this regard, often literally spitting out his lines; since the Duke has several long and emotional scenes, the results range from something resembling a temper tantrum to outright melodrama. A similar lack of control hampers the performances...
...Tripoli area, where Arafat joined them in September. Now, assuming he can manage an escape from Tripoli, he might try to resume the negotiations with King Hussein. But whether Hussein or anyone else would still be interested in talking to a P.L.O. leader who has lost his army is uncertain...