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Word: babysit (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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That's the way I look at Jeb." Magruder used to babysit for him at Williams, and they had many talks. "He was charming, friendly and good company...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: The Coffin Course in Ethics | 6/25/1973 | See Source »

...appropriate for Daniel, who's always searched for someone "courageous and resourceful"; but Daniel sacrifices his dreams for the reality he's got. The only Sunday people who don't in some way, sacrifice hopes and ideals are the Hodsons, friends of the trio, for whom Alex and Bob babysit one weekend. They are wealthy enough to be contentedly radical in a socialist state (and in, to be sure, an academic environment). But they are so godawfully cocksure of their goodness and honesty that, while they do care for others, they usually run them down with their own exuberance. Elkin...

Author: By Michael Sragow, | Title: Living On Half A Loaf | 10/13/1971 | See Source »

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