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Word: eaten (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Central African Republic under Emperor Jean-Bedel Bokassa as an example of such an extreme case. Crowned in a garrish ceremony attended by many world leaders in the mid-70s, Bokassa was forced to abdicate his throne because of widespread accusations that he had personally murdered, and later eaten, dozens of schoolchildren...

Author: By Antony J. Blinken, | Title: The Ethics of Development | 5/5/1982 | See Source »

...issuing long-term bonds paying well under 10%. By the late '70s, however, the pension fund managers, insurance company executives and other moneymen who bought the bulk of the bonds began demanding interest of 15% or higher to make sure that the value of their investments was not eaten away by inflation. Not willing to pay 15% on a long-term basis, most companies turned to the banks for short-term loans...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Those | 5/3/1982 | See Source »

...band placed plastic Easter eggs in each bunny's cage to remind university officials and students that the furry creatures were created to be cuddled, not eaten, said the spokesman, who declined to be identified...

Author: By Compiled FROM College newspapers, | Title: Students Rescue Rabbits | 5/1/1982 | See Source »

Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: It's a Pasta Avalanche! | 4/26/1982 | See Source »

...appearance on the New York Times bestseller list, and Pocket Books' How to Win at Pac-Man. Meanwhile, Bally last week introduced the first model of a Pac-Man pinball machine. The company hopes it will revive interest in pinballs, which has been all but eaten away by video games like...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pac-Man Fever | 4/5/1982 | See Source »

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