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Word: betting (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...would definitely expect that with at least one in 100 of these people you will be able to point to a real breakthrough, something they do that will make the world a little different. You're working on probability, not any kind of sure thing, but the bet is worthwhile...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: The Most Happy Fellows | 8/8/1983 | See Source »

...numerous officials from the Houses and Yard whom you are most likely to deal with in your daily life as a student. Though some students with things were otherwise. Fox answers only to the Dean of the Faculty. Aside from becoming good huddles with Fox, however, your best bet as a student to influence decisions on the College level is through elected committee positions from the Undergraduate Council, the latest in a string of student governments at Harvard and one which has yet to prove that it can make it through four years here without tripping...

Author: By Michael J. Abramowitz and Gilbert Fuchsberg, S | Title: Who's In Charge Here? | 7/15/1983 | See Source »

...which requires a certain degree of circumspection and distrust," wrote James Madison back in 1788, "so there are other qualities in human nature which justify a certain portion of esteem and confidence. Republican government presupposes the existence of these qualities in a higher degree than any other form." Madison bet on that. Perhaps it is time to reaffirm the belief that there still is sufficient virtue among us for citizens to play a leading role in government...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Presidency by Hugh Sidey: A Government of Citizens | 6/27/1983 | See Source »

Bond glanced up across the baccarat board and allowed his smile to widen into a yawn. "I'll cover the bet with this Fabergé egg if you don't very much mind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The Bond Wagon Crawls Along | 6/27/1983 | See Source »

...varied American menu may want to check out the well known 33 Dunster St. They would do well to avoid the temptation. This haven for the Lacoste set is over priced overrated and pretentious What's more the food is bad Parents seem to like it but a better bet would be two classy inexpensive soup-salad and quiche joints: Grendel's and The Stockpot. both...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cheeseburger To Go, French Fries, Coke | 6/26/1983 | See Source »

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