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Word: cliff (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...loves his brood. The poor patriarch is so dull witted that he probably couldn't count to 16 if he used all his fingers and his toes. But he is a faithful husband, and if he often derides his kids, he will do anything -- go skateboarding off a cliff, defy his boss, buy Lisa a pony -- if the tots scream loud enough and if Marge gives him a lecture...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TELEVISION: Simpsons Forever! | 5/2/1994 | See Source »

...album's quality will certainly surprise those who have only heard Adjaffi play the Square. His Jimmy Cliff-like voice is greatly enchanced in the studio and the use of a combination of conga drums and horns only add to his songs' appeal...

Author: By Marios V. Broustas, | Title: Harvard Square's Bob Marley Is Jamming His Way Up in the World | 4/21/1994 | See Source »

Simply put, golf is too boring to watch. Sure, the scenery is beautiful, and the players are talented. But you could say the same about Hawaian Cliff Diving. I don't see people huddling around the tube watching that sport...

Author: By Johnny C. Ausiello, | Title: Golf: The Unsport | 4/12/1994 | See Source »

Amazed, I changed the channel, thinking maybe the night before had been too much fun. Nothing much was on so I settled for cliff diving in Hawaii. No sooner do I sit down than I hear the announcer turn to his guest Hillary Rodham Clinton...

Author: By John C. Ausiello, | Title: Spring Cleaning | 4/8/1994 | See Source »

Actually, a cliff would be a better, metaphor. In the second period, when Harvard gained a 10-goal advantage, the "mercy" rule went into effect, which meant that the clock didn't stop on whistles...

Author: By Fric F. Brown, | Title: Laxwomen Destroy BC | 3/17/1994 | See Source »

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