Word: basset
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Egyptian and foreign newsmen, who followed him like a pack of basset hounds, Bevan finally gave a press conference. How about Egypt's threat of neutralism and the cold war? Bevan was all for neutralism because it would mean "an increase in the number of footloose nations." Does he consider the U.S. an imperialist nation? "When big powers use coercion and intimidation upon other nations, like the U.S. is doing in France," said he, "she is pretty near to becoming imperialistic...
...Persley outpunched and outboxed Percy Basset last night to gain a decision in a 10-round bont...
...Ferret; Laura Franklin Delano's long-haired dachshund, Ch. Tytucker of Gypsy Barn; Mr. & Mrs. Steven G. Gillich's chowchow, Ch. Owhyo Wag-Gee (winner of 130 best-of-breed blue ribbons in four years); J. Stuart Walton's Ch. Lyn Mar's Clown (best basset hound at the Westminster show for the past three years...
Animals seem to have been favored in TIME'S early years. The first was a baby basset hound (Feb. 27, 1928). Said the story: "In the ringed and shadowy eyes of animals, more clearly than in the secretive countenance of man, is expressed the mystery, the dark sorrow of existence. Of all beasts, dogs are perhaps the most melancholy in their looks; of all dogs, the slouching basset hound is the most sad. Of all basset hounds, none is more woebegone, more tragic than a certain basset hound puppy. Last week he sat nuzzling his weak chin into...
...Cadenhead's interpretation of the bombastic Bottom is certainly the most uproarious part of the play. Frequently abetted by John Benedict, Alan Purves, and a Basset Hound named Figaro, he minces, roars, seduces the fairies, and generally manages to keep the comedy on a superbly low level...