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REMAIN   occurs   18 times 10 in BB  •  8 in 12&12 Definition in Merriam-Webster Online
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1.
  ... remain a secret society.  12&12 Contents (Tradition Twelve), p.13
Why A.A. could not remain a secret society.


2.
  ... remain absolutely dry, if I wished to ...  BB Doctor Bob's Nightmare, p.174
I was, of course, soon on the carpet and the upshot was that I had to go back for two more quarters and remain absolutely dry, if I wished to graduate.


3.
  ... remain anonymous because we are too few, ...  BB Foreword to First Edition, p.xiii
It is important that we remain anonymous because we are too few, at present to handle the overwhelming number of personal appeals which may result from this publication.


4.
  ... remain anonymous because we are too few, ...  12&12 Tradition Twelve, p.184
Its foreword made this revealing statement: "It is important that we remain anonymous because we are too few, at present, to handle the overwhelming number of personal appeals which may result from this publication.


5.
  ... remain apart.  BB Working With Others, p.99
Sometimes it is to the best interests of all concerned that a couple remain apart.


6.
  ... remain as is, recognizing the Fellowship's feelings ...  12&12 Introduction, p.14
In fact, the 2002 General Service Conference discussed this issue and it was unanimously recommended that: "The text in the book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, written by Bill W., remain as is, recognizing the Fellowship's feelings that Bill's writing be retained as originally published."


7.
  ... remain democratic in thought and action.  BB Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form), p.575
XII. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government, and that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.


8.
  ... remain forever nonprofessional.  BB Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.564
8. Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional.


9.
  ... remain forever nonprofessional.  12&12 Tradition Eight (Long), p.191
Eight -- Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional.


10.
  ... remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers ...  BB Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition, p.562
Eight -- Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.


11.
  ... remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers ...  12&12 Contents (Tradition Eight), p.11
Tradition Eight -- "Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers."


12.
  ... remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers ...  12&12 Tradition Eight, p.166
"Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers."


13.
  ... remain may be great.  12&12 Step Nine, p.85
The temptation to skip the more humiliating and dreaded meetings that still remain may be great.


14.
  ... remain our secret.  12&12 Step Five, p.56
These will remain our secret.


15.
  ... remain responsive and responsible to those they ...  BB Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form), p.574
Written by co-founder Bill W. in 1962, the Twelve Concepts for World Service provide a group of related principles to help ensure that various elements of A.A.'s service structure remain responsive and responsible to those they serve.


16.
  ... remain sober, that motive became secondary.  BB A Vision For You, p.159
Though they knew they must help other alcoholics if they would remain sober, that motive became secondary.


17.
  ... remain to pray.  BB The Doctor's Opinion, p.xxxii
I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray.


18.
  ... remain undisturbed if the man proceeds to ...  BB To Employers, p.145
In this connection, can you remain undisturbed if the man proceeds to tell you shocking things?


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