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Word: concordian (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Usage:

...given a chance to cast the tie-breaking vote on an important amendment to an amendment, Ustinov abstains because he cannot understand the diplomatic bafflegab in which it is written. The Russians and the Americans present ultimatums: accept massive aid, or else. But dollars and rubles would wreck the Concordian economy, which has operated smoothly for hundreds of years because the money it circulates is worthless. The Concordian leader counters by promoting a romance between Igor Romanoff (John Gavin), son of the Russian ambassador, and Juliet Mouls-worth (Sandra Dee), daughter of the American ambassador...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Summer's Fair Fare | 6/23/1961 | See Source »

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