Word: coaster
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...decided on holding a council, which began in 1962, without a clear idea of what exactly it would do. His saying was, "The Holy Spirit will provide." The council, which outlived him, proved a typical '60s event, sending one of the most traditional institutions on earth on a roller coaster of fashionable innovation and change for the sake of change. But while he lived, John's interventions in the council's work were well judged and effective...
Coming into the season, Murphy's goals were to develop a balanced offensive attack and a solid defensive front. Through 10 roller-coaster games the Crimson had struggled to develop both areas. It was like a baby taking his first steps. Some days the footing would be there (e.g. a 35-win over Dartmouth). Other days the team would stumble (e.g. a 42-23 loss to Bucknell...
...leaders said the Fed action undermines a thriving U.S. economy and could threaten continuing economic growth by slowing consumer spending. But other economic observers said the rate hike could assure the economy of a soft landing at the end of the current economic cycle, limiting the impact of roller-coaster economic growth. (See MONEYWATCH at end of Time Daily for the cuts' impact on consumers and financial markets.)The move exceeded most Fed-watchers' predictions and will raise the cost of borrowing for millions of Americans, throwing a wet blanket on newly-empowered Republicans' plans to cut taxes and also...
Although the season epitomized a roller coaster ride, the Crimson came out of the campaign focusing on the good games and learning from the bad ones...
...them -- folks of all ages and both sexes -- floating out of the movie theater on waves of honorable sentiment. The kids look thoughtful, the grownups wistful. Couples are holding hands. This is not a Speed crowd; these people haven't just exited a roller-coaster movie -- they've completed an upbeat encounter session with America's recent past. No question: one more audience has been Gumped...