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Word: blench (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Such sentiments do not lend themselves to poetic eloquence. There is one performance of shining distinction, that of Despo (stage name of Greek Actress Despo Diamantidou) as a revolutionary virago. She possesses an implacable authority that would make a top sergeant blench. With Despo in command, Genet's war might have ended in five minutes rather than five hours...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theater: Genet's War | 12/27/1971 | See Source »

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