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Word: defend (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...entourage claim that the Government secretly sought to strike a deal?offering, if he would go quietly into uniform, to allow him to defend his title regularly and put on boxing exhibitions. A similar arrangement had been worked out for Joe Louis during World War II. The Pentagon last week denied that any such arrangement was ever suggested...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Greatest Is Gone | 2/27/1978 | See Source »

...contest started on an auspicious note as Cornell won the pre-game toss of the puck and chose to defend the east end of Watson rink. The Big Red, thus avoided the taunts of Harvard's vocal, intimidating fans situated in section 18 and 19. Cornell goalie Steve Napier was bombarded in the second period with two hefty fish, and the enemy netminder let by two Crimson goals. While performing amidst the peace of the east end, during the first, third and overtime periods, Napier gave up only one tally...

Author: By Peter Mcloughlin, | Title: Cornell Crushes Crimson, 4-3 | 2/24/1978 | See Source »

...them." The words belong to the children, who learned them from their parents and, in turn, will most likely pass them on down to their children. Entitlement explained why a blonde haired man sitting at the Rex celebration of Mardis Gras feels entitled to sit there and defend the privileges of the white minority in South Africa. And while this year's Mardi Gras celebrations were quiet, New Orleans did indeed have "its troubles" back in the '60s. Perhaps Coles's optimistic advice is best taken by both sides--that we never stop asking questions, and that we teach...

Author: By Laurie Hays, | Title: How the Two Halves Live | 2/24/1978 | See Source »

Saudi Arabia and Iran, on the other hand, are determined that the Soviets should not expand their power center in the Horn of Africa and are prepared to help defend Somalia against any invasion. Last month King Khalid and the Shah of Iran met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and agreed on joint action in the Horn, including the sending of French-made tanks to the Somalis...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: HORN OF AFRICA: Ethiopia Goes on the Attack | 2/20/1978 | See Source »

...defend democracy: get rid of the army...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CENTRAL AMERICA: Costa Rica Shows How, Again | 2/20/1978 | See Source »

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