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Word: blinks (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...things started out, the Crimson's slugging clinic was necessary. B.C. jumped to a 4-0 lead in the blink of an eye when Harvard starter Rob Alevizos lost his concentration in the second inning, walking three straight batters before serving up a juicy outside fastball to weak-hitting second baseman Chuck Mitchell. Mitchell launched an arching parabola to deep right field that a sympathetic gust of wind carried over the fence for a home run and an instant four-run lead...

Author: By John Donley, | Title: Batsmen Explode Against Eagles, 7-6 | 5/2/1979 | See Source »

...dancing with Alison from Opelousas; Lori from Evans is dancing with Kevin from Muscatine; Carl from Portland is dancing with Patti from Granby. The strobe lights blink. The singer sings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Virginia: Pursuing Positiveness | 4/9/1979 | See Source »

Gerald Ford did not get an invitation. In his home near Palm Springs, Calif., he fiddled with his TV set and found that his cable line was on the blink; the former President had to wait for the evening news for the pictures. But there was no lack of good Republican enthusiasm for the man who had beaten him at the polls, or for the treaty. "I applaud it," he later roared over the phone. "All three met the challenge. I hope the doubters recognize that this is the only way we can get a comprehensive settlement. I hope...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MIDDLE EAST: In Celebration of Peace | 4/9/1979 | See Source »

Encourage Energy Conservation. Place a 20% surtax on the commercial use of electricity-and watch those all-night lights that make skyscrapers glisten like Christmas trees blink out at 7 p.m. Use at least part of the revenues to increase tax credits for the purchase of insulation and the building of various energy-saving projects. This, in turn, would stimulate capital investment...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Essay: America's Capital Opportunity | 4/2/1979 | See Source »

Senior co-captain Malcolm Cooper grabbed 11th in the 50 free last year and this week, as three-time qualifier, will be among the most experienced competitors in the field. This valuable seasoning is perhaps more critical in the "don't blink or you'll miss it" two-lap sprint than in any other event...

Author: By John S. Bruce, | Title: Eight Aquamen Bound for NCAAs | 3/22/1979 | See Source »

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