Word: accustomedness
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This cocky Yankee fan, accustomed to victory as a rite of fall, began to understand the uniqueness--also depth--of Boston's special pain. Not like Cubs pain (never to get there at all), or Phillies pain (lousy teams, but they did take it all)--but the deepest possible anguish...
Last July, Alex Goldfarb appealed to Armand Hammer, 88, chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corp. and a friend of Soviet leaders for some 60 years, for help. Last week, when Hammer was in the Soviet Union, he met Anatoly Dobrynin, the former Soviet Ambassador to the U.S. "I'd like to...
The Crimson was a comparatively young team, comprised of only one senior and several freshmen, and the players needed time and practice to grow accustomed to one anothers' styles.
The Bears' first touchdown was the fans' best moment, albeit the Cowboys' worst. After a pass from Quarterback Danny White, Wide Receiver Tony Hill weaved 7 yds. with the ball, only to fumble. Chicago Safety Dave Duerson picked up the loose ball and ran 48 yds. for a touchdown. Typical...
Later in the film, after the audience has become more accustomed to prostitution, Madjid makes the shocking discovery that Pat's sister, who says she's been working in an office, is actually working as a hooker in one of the more expensive streets. Madjid never tells Pat, but the...