Word: brazil
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...United States won its pool with a 5-0 record. Argentina qualified for the men's volleyball playoffs with a 3-1 win over Poland, putting more pressure on the United States in its final pool match tonight. Argentina had been tied for second place with the United States, Brazil and Bulgaria at 2-2 in Pool A. The United States plays Bulgaria tonight, while Brazil, the defending gold medalist that routed the Americans 3-0 on Saturday, plays pool winner Cuba (4-0). The top four teams in the two pools advance to the quarterfinals. -->
...example, my roommate is from Taiwan and I usually eat breakfast with him in Kirkland House (assuming I'm not too tired from studying late the previous night). During lunch, I will eat with my Italian friends. During dinner, I will eat with some friends from Brazil or France or Japan. During my classes and during my entryway's sponsored study breaks--held about once every week--I will meet even more students from even more countries...
...squad will finish--with their size 17 sneakers planted firmly on the top podium, gold medals around their necks, more endorsement dollars around the corner. The women, on the other hand, face some serious challenges. In exhibitions, they had to stage furious comebacks to beat Canada and Russia. Brazil will also pose a threat, and China has a 6 ft. 9 in. center...
...surprising that the art of medicine is suffering. Our materialistic view of the world makes our bodies seem like something mechanical. So we go to the doctor the same way we take our car in for repairs. No wonder we feel so empty. ROBERTO TAKAOKA Sao Paulo, Brazil...
...American women, led by Tara Cross-Battle, just might win their first gold against the usually dominant Cubans and Brazilians. The U.S. men, led by Bob Ctvrtlik, will face challenges from Italy, Brazil and the Netherlands...