Word: 18th
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...proceeds to discuss anything which strikes his fancy at the moment. If he can sneak the first assumption past the grader, then the rest is clear sailing. If he fails, he still gets a fair amount of credit for his irrelevant but factfilled discussion of scientific progress in the 18th century. And it is amazing what some graders will swallow in the name of intellectual freedom...
...WEST'S LONGEST-SERVING FOREIGN MINISTER called it quits last week. Hans- Dietrich Genscher, 65, announced that he would leave office on May 17, the 18th anniversary of his ascent to the job -- but he offered no compelling explanation. There was no mention of health problems, although he has a history of coronary trouble and tuberculosis. He did not hint at a falling-out with Chancellor Helmut Kohl, although over the years they have had many disagreements. And he disavowed interest in another high-profile post, although rumors are rife that he longs to cap his political career with...
...Last week Lloyds Bank announced that it was considering making a $6.6 billion bid for Midland, Britain's third largest bank, besting the $5.8 billion offer made by Hong Kong-based HSBC Holdings. If the deal goes through, the Lloyds-Midland combo, with assets of $197 billion, will rank 18th in the world...
Harvard is currently ranked 18th in the nation by the Intercollegiate Coaches Association (ITCA) poll. the Bulldogs are unranked...
...late 18th century France, the plot revolves around two protagonists: La Marquise de Merteuil (Alison Weller) and le Vicomte de Valmont (Tom Hughes). Love and Revenge are their favorite games. When successful conquests bolster this pride, it gets beyond their control. They sacrifice all for the preservation of this lethal trait...