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Word: cannot (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...reason why this [a national strategy] isso critical is because we have to keep thepressure on the Congress and Supreme Court," saidBoston President Ellen Convisser. "We cannot winthis battle on a state-by-state level...

Author: By Melanie R. Williams, | Title: New Abortion Battle Heats Up | 10/2/1989 | See Source »

None of Bi's personal problems are on his mind this day. Instead he is incensed about work. "Meiyou," he says once, and then again. Meiyou (pronounced may-o) means "No, it cannot be done," or "No, we don't have it" -- a word foreigners learn quickly. "Too few primers," says Bi. "One hundred eighty-two students and 15 English books. Bad enough, right? But look at the books. They're about 40 years old, and boring. We can barely get by the first story...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Day in The Life . . . . . . Of China: Free to Fly Inside the Cage | 10/2/1989 | See Source »

...cannot talk about matters of metaphysical importance over the phone...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Reporter's Notebook | 9/30/1989 | See Source »

Governors agreed that resources are wasted when states have to adhere to strict rules regarding their use. Clinton said that under certain federal programs, equipment bought for one purpose often cannot be used foranother...

Author: By Eric S. Solowey, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Bush, Governors Set Education Priorities | 9/29/1989 | See Source »

...still, hope cannot be completely consigned to the gradual process of building a history of women's accomplishments at Harvard. Rather, as women name themselves, give voice to their contributions, such a community can be made to flourish...

Author: By Susan B. Glasser, | Title: Painting Over History | 9/28/1989 | See Source »

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