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Word: characterized (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Lee talked a lot about prophets Tuesday night; the crowd seemed to think of him as one. He named Martin Luther King, Jr. and the character of Elias in the hit movie Platoon as meeting his definition of prophets, meaning "someone who says something unfavorable, jeopardizing their own life." Lee...

Author: By Michael J. Bonin, | Title: Spacing Out on Politics | 4/7/1988 | See Source »

Griffin is a hands-on chief executive, thoroughly involved in planning and now plotting takeover strategy. He oversees a staff of 120 in Los Angeles and is constantly on the phone to Griffin Co. President Michael Nigris, who directs 100 employees in New York City. Griffin the businessman is a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: From Talk Shows to Takeovers | 4/4/1988 | See Source »

INDEED, the musical content of the film is a sharp break; all of the tunes are taken from the Sign "O" the Times LP, and none of Prince's voluminous repertoire is played, save a few bars of "Little Red Corvette." But this is what seems to give Sign "O...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: Purple Passion | 3/25/1988 | See Source »

Jame Lee Curtis makes use of what little opportunity she gets to create depth of character in Jennifer Reston, the rich medical student who is Gino's love interest. As Jennifer, she tries to be nice to Nicky and caring to Gino. Local viewers may find Jennifer particularly cute in...

Author: By Seth Weisberg, | Title: St. Dominick's Preview | 3/25/1988 | See Source »

Indeed, Harvard Square is thriving economically, said Sally R. Alcorn, Executive Director of the Harvard Square Business Association. "Harvard Square is in a boom period." said Alcorn. She said a healthy business district can be expected to change character over time, and added, "There are not many store that are...

Author: By Shawna H. Yen, | Title: Upwardly Mobile Rents Are Changing Square's Shops | 3/22/1988 | See Source »

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