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Word: ado (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...warfare the women of conflicting Greek nations band together to defeat their husband's greed by depriving them of something that men evidently desire more than riches and power--"sex." Idler's female players make it plain that the effect of their decision works two ways. But with much ado they manage to hold out longer than their husbands, and thus win an unqualified victory...

Author: By Robert L. Consolini, | Title: Lysistrata | 12/16/1950 | See Source »

Last week Nehru himself took his old alma mater off the hook. Through the Indian high commissioner in London, he informed his Cantab, backers that he wished his name withdrawn. Without further ado, Lord Tedder's election went through. Airman Tedder got the word from his office in Washington, where he is chairman of the British Joint Services Mission...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Airman & Scholar | 11/20/1950 | See Source »

...dossier, sent in manuscript form to the council by Robert Denner of Color ado Springs, Colorado, lists 124 "organizations designated as (Communist front) by government investigating agencies." The agencies were not named...

Author: By Philip M. Crown, | Title: Council Names 68 Professors as Reds | 9/26/1950 | See Source »

...have pointed out, the oath would at once be taken by Communists without a word of protest. It is argued then, when their membership in the party is disclosed, they can be dismissed for perjury. It is, however, my understanding that the Regents would in any event, without further ado, dismiss any known Communist. What then is the need or value of the oath...

Author: By Sedgwick W. Green, Daniel B. Jacobs, Paul W. Mandel, and John G. Simon, S | Title: Fight on California Oath Continues | 6/20/1950 | See Source »

Without further ado, the Senate sent its presiding officer, Admiral Alberto Tessaire, off to the Casa Rosada to plead with the President. When this failed, the Senators marched in a body to his residence to renew their plea. This time he was ready with a little speech. "Ethics," he told them, "must be above law. President Peron and General Peron are inseparable. In no instance will I as President sign a promotion for General Peron...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ARGENTINA: Dignidad Again | 1/9/1950 | See Source »

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