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Word: convincingness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Since the bill had passed the house with an 83-34 majority and the senate by a convincing 22-4 vote, it was expected at first that Governor McKeldin would sign it. But last week Republican McKeldin, a backer of President Eisenhower's freetrade policies, ordered new hearings on...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CANADA: Brewery Ban | 3/19/1956 | See Source »

New Haven, March 10--Yale's strategy of centering its second-half attack around sophomore star Johnny Lee paid rich dividends tonight. The 6 foot 3 inch redhead scored 41 points, 30 in that period to lead the Eli five to a convincing 99 to 73 victory over the varsity...

Author: By William C. Sigal, | Title: Yale's Lee Scores 41 Points As Elis Defeat Varsity, 99-73 | 3/12/1956 | See Source »

Yale handed the freshman squash team its first defeat of the season on Saturday with a convincing 6-3 win. Captain Charlie Hamm, Roger Tuckerman, and Wally Stimpson were the only Crimson winners.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Freshman Sports | 3/5/1956 | See Source »

There is still little medical evidence as to how well the pills work. The manufacturers report customer satisfaction in two-thirds to three-fourths of cases, but there is no way of knowing how much of this is due to suggestion. One of the more convincing testimonials: Palm Springs Veterinarian...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Don't-Give-a-Damn Pills | 2/27/1956 | See Source »

In contrast, Herb Adams's Bolingbroke is a character of much power and just though not vengeful anger. His portrayal of the usurper is not the only possible one, but Adams has developed it with assurance and consistency. Equally consistent and even more convincing is Harold R. Scott's portrayal...

Author: By Thomas K. Schwabacher, | Title: Richard II | 2/23/1956 | See Source »

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