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Word: dulled (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...SURPRISING thing about Natty Gann is that despite its simplicity and predictability, the movie is neither dull nor unsatisfying. The movie moves fast, probably to retain the interest of young children. Jumping from a dog fight to a train ride with hobbos to an escape from railroad policemen, the film gives you little time to pop your bubblegum...

Author: By Matthew H. Joseph, | Title: Disney What? | 1/17/1986 | See Source »

...Nevr-Dull," the inquisitor volunteered at one point, as they got off on the burnishing side of life. "I use Simichrome polish...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: American Scene | 1/17/1986 | See Source »

...know how much that costs?" Julie Moore said, watching her pennies. "Besides, Nevr-Dull doesn't scratch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: American Scene | 1/17/1986 | See Source »

They both agreed something called Gunk was good for grease. And Julie Moore had an insider's tip: white flour. "After the Nevr-Dull, coat a dry, clean rag with white flour, and it's half the buffing job. We've about been thrown out of the hangar because I get flour all over the place...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: American Scene | 1/17/1986 | See Source »

Similarly lacking in tasteful bravado were his two most recent cinematic exploits, the dull-edged Blade Runner and the utterly forgetable Deal of the Century. Thus, prior to the release of his latest chef d'oeuvre, the largely critically acclaimed Twice in a Lifetime, one had to wonder whether or not Yorkin had a chance of making it in the eighties...

Author: By Cristina V. Coletta, | Title: Tea For Two | 1/10/1986 | See Source »

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