Word: block
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...detonate in the early 1970's When they finally signed the contracts with the Soviets last Spring after years of negotiations, it seemed obvious the allies would not reverse their decision. At the Versailles summit conference of Western leaders in June, Reagan himself assured the Europeans he would not block the pipeline--only to shock them a week later by announcing the sanctions...
...Captain Rich Guerra pumped in the winning goal as Harvard stayed afloat, 11 9. And in the final of their bracket, the aquamen outlasted what Couch Steve Pike called "a physically intimidating" Missouri-at-Rolla squad. Junior Steve Munatones played a stellar defensive game, recording four steals and a block in the 15-13 victory...
...appointment is for 3 o'clock. Exactly two minutes after the hour a white Bentley wheels around the corner of an elegant block of town houses in London's Chelsea district. The two men inside wave encouragement at the reporter vainly ringing the bell at the first house in the row. While his chauffeur is unlocking the door, the passenger, who is also the owner of the house, murmurs apologies. "My dear fellow, I'm so sorry. Were you waiting long? I was having lunch with my agent, and I had a drink, which...
Interestingly, the pattern of even play followed by letdown repeats itself each time Brown has the bull. The big guns, especially 6-ft., 2-in. Mike McDiurmid and 6-ft., 5-in. David Todhunter, work the bull around the perimeter unhindered by Crimson across long enough to block their posses, holding back while the shot clock runs down... until one of them fires a cannonbull...
...week's decision by the IMF-approving a $1 billion loan to South Africa clearly demonstrates the United States desire to have strong ties-with Pretoria. The U.S. which has what amounts to vetoing power within the IMF, ignored a U.N. resolution and pleas from several dozen Congressmen to block the and Instead. Reagan Administration officials lobbied the other 145 members of the Fund to push the loan through...