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Word: confidentally (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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A decade ago, the adjectives most often used to describe Quebec were angry, sullen or depressed. Now writers seeking to characterize Canada's French- speaking province are more likely to use such words as vibrant, self- assured and confident. With good reason. Back in the 1970s, Quebec was a troubled...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Canada Land of Hope and Hustle | 10/5/1987 | See Source »

Butcher is confident the team has a shot at the Ivy League title and possibly the national championship in April. And on the long walks to Soldiers Field, Richard Butcher will probably still be saying to himself, "No more helmet and pads on Thursdays."

Author: By Casey J. Lartigue jr., | Title: Scrimmages to Scrummages | 9/30/1987 | See Source »

One of the keys to the successful afternoon was the Crimson's ability to contain confident NU quarterback Jim O'Leary, who managed to chalk up 192 yards on the ground in the Huskies' first two games when he wasn't busy deceiving opposing defenses into foolish pursuits.

Author: By Geoffrey Simon, | Title: Snap Goes the Wishbone | 9/29/1987 | See Source »

In the second set, the confident Crimson jumped out to a 5-0 advantage, helped by Burger's two aces and kills by Manda Schossberger and Jean-Louis.

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Volleyball | 9/28/1987 | See Source »

Many in the scientific community, and even some in the defense establishment, believe that testing is premature. In July members of a panel created to advise the Pentagon's defense acquisition board concluded that the decision to move SDI into Milestone I should be delayed one or two years. Calling...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Stage Two for Star Wars | 9/28/1987 | See Source »

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