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Word: bets (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...beginning of the year, I met this girl who I thought was both cute and nice. My hallmates didn't agree, and every time she would come visit, they would tease me, so I didn't pursue her. Stuart should have pushed me, he might have won his bet that way. I had missed Love Story freshman year, and I guess I hadn't learned to ignore others' opposition and go for it. I guess we had a mutual unrequited love. I hope she is reading this. If so, come visit next year, and I promise I'll respond...

Author: By Joel A. Getz, | Title: Should I stay or Should I Go? | 7/16/1985 | See Source »

...school's 40 varsity teams--21 men's and 19 women's--have first priority, the facilities are set aside for intramural and recreational use as well. Before you're through, you'll, in all likelihood, have explored some part of Harvard's extensive program. It's the same bet that before you're through, you'll explore at least some area of the program on some level...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: It's Brains vs. Brawn | 7/16/1985 | See Source »

...took time out of their busy schedules to gossip. One example impugned my all-too-pure reputation My roommates and a friend from down the hall were discussing pre-marital sex. I insisted that it was always wrong. They basically told me I was ridiculous. And my friend Stuart bet me that I would have sex before I graduated from Harvard. I insisted I'd remain a virgin until my wedding night. The loser had to fly the winner to Manhattan for a night and take the winner to the restaurant of his choice. One of the women from upstairs...

Author: By Joel A. Getz, | Title: Should I stay or Should I Go? | 7/16/1985 | See Source »

...comment on who's won the bet...

Author: By Joel A. Getz, | Title: Should I stay or Should I Go? | 7/16/1985 | See Source »

...full range of options. "From the beginning," says a senior adviser, "he approved of the concept of using everything on the menu." McFarlane briefed the group on the goals of various Lebanese Shi'ite factions, focusing his attention on the Amal's Nabih Berri as the U.S.'s best bet...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Managing the Crisis | 7/15/1985 | See Source »

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