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Word: check (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...recent afternoon, a raggedly dressed vendor carrying a load of serapes could be seen watching the inspectors and tipping off the Mexican driver of a pickup truck to work his way over to lane 7, where a weary Customs officer was waving most cars through without a check. At the same time, another supposed vendor worked the other side, scrutinizing the vehicles for the Customs agents and whispering into a miniature radio when he spotted a nervous-looking driver...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Buried By a Tropical Snowstorm | 3/17/1986 | See Source »

...even more complicated list of choices for the referendum passes. A lengthy debate begins, during which several amendments are proposed, including making the last question the first one and eliminating altogether one or more of the questions. Meanwhile, at 8:58 p.m., one representative calls for a quorum check, suspicious that more than half of the council has gone home...

Author: By Stacie A. Lipp, | Title: As Time Goes By | 3/14/1986 | See Source »

WASHINGTON--In a recommendation that could affect millions, the Public Health Service recommended yesterday that all people in high-risk groups undergo periodic blood tests to check for infection by the AIDS virus...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Experts Push AIDS Tests for Risk Groups | 3/14/1986 | See Source »

...high comedy either. Bring your notebook on WWI culture and a good portion of patience, and you'll get a good helping of learned wit in return. But if you want easy-to-appreciate comedy, or at least something with a faster pace, you'd better check elsewhere this weekend...

Author: By Thomas M. Doyle, | Title: Half Truths | 3/14/1986 | See Source »

...performed on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th at 7:00 PM at Saint Anthony Shrine, Downtown Crossing. Tickets are available at our lobby desk or by mailing your request with a check and return, stamped envelope to: Saint Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston, Mass. 02107. $5 per person; Student ID & Senior Citizens $2.50 per person...

Author: By J. Janda, | Title: JULIAN | 3/11/1986 | See Source »

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