Word: chunk
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Sarver's neighbor Dave Petteys, 48, got religion on that very principle a couple of years ago. He attended a demonstration with soil samples, one lifted from a field planted conventionally, the other under residue management. The first sample was a chunk of earth devoid of worms and compacted by the relentless assault of heavy equipment. A bucket of water poured on top of that soil ran off to the sides. The other sample was spongy loam abundant with worms, and the water disappeared on its surface and in a few seconds ran out the bottom...
...Basically a fast-food joint that's been spruced up with outdoor tables and a never-ending classical music tape, it is a favorite summer hangout for students, tourists, and even some locals. In keeping with the Euro atmosphere, the fairly expensive menu is partly in French (that little chunk of bread is called a "petit pain," and you may feel compelled to say "kwa-sohn" for "croissant...
Aeneas purchased a large chunk of TeamBank--then called Texas AmericanBankshares--between 1988 and 1922 for $27 million,after the company had filed for protection withthe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation...
...Harvard men's lacrosse team is getting ready for the largest and most difficult chunk of its 1992 schedule. Starting with today's game at Brown, the Crimson must face four teams ranked in the top 15 in the country over the next ten days...
...some role for nuclear weapons, they do think keeping an eye on runaway asteroids makes sense. This week, after several months of studying the issue, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration will urge Congress to establish a tracking and detection system that could sound the alert if a big chunk of celestial rock starts heading this...