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Word: attaining (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...scientists are attempting to apply millions of atmospheres of pressure to the hydrogen by squeezing the molecules between two microscopic diamond chips. By pushing the two chips together at a temperature of approximately-450 degrees, Silvera hopes to attain his goal...

Author: By Christopher J. Georges, | Title: Researchers Race to Form New Metal | 3/5/1984 | See Source »

There are many ways to attain great wealth. It can be done legally or illegally, through personal effort or inheritance or marriage. Luck can play a role; so can skill, brains, ambition and opportunity. But big money, the kind of money that buys expansive estates and ocean-going yachts, California vineyards and professional sports teams, is usually reserved for a select...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Making a Mint Overnight | 1/23/1984 | See Source »

...press must understand that the primary objective in war is to attain victory with a minimal loss of life. Delaying the news for a few days to achieve this goal is a small price...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Nov. 28, 1983 | 11/28/1983 | See Source »

...Kennedy's brilliant political career reached its Zenith on Nov. 8, 1960, the day on which he was elected the thirty-fifth President of the United States. He became then the sixth Harvard alumnus attain the office...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: J.F.K. Graduated Cuin Laude, 1940 | 11/22/1983 | See Source »

...money is not raised, the IAB will keep the approximately $20,000 machine at no cost. If the committee does attain the funds, a new machine will be purchased...

Author: By Christopher J. Georges, | Title: Nautilus in Quad | 10/22/1983 | See Source »

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