Word: bill
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...three months. A Manhattan doctor examined her, emphasized this counsel, and as if everything had been settled the West Side Tennis Club confirmed the rumor that she would not defend her title this year Tilden. In the East-West team matches at Forest Hills, Tilden beat William M. ("Little Bill") Johnston, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. It was a dull match. Johnston's game did not seem impressive, but then it has rarely seemed impressive against Tilden these last several years. Johnston can nearly always beat Vincent Richards, though Richards beats the champion oftener than anybody...
Straightway the Senate ratified the Bank Fund Bill...
...Philip revealed that the Government deems the situation so serious that it has under consideration a bill to enforce the showing of a definite percentage quota of British-made films each year by British cinema exhibitors...
...Senate immediately rushed through the Sinking Fund Bill 281 to 6, exactly as passed by the Chamber...
Another neighbor grunted, scowled. "So would a framed picture of Buffalo Bill. Glass, though lightning can smash it, don't conduct el'ctric...