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Word: egad (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...billed her latest work as "A totally different kind of Australian film," and she's no liar. She offers a precocious musical parody of quite a few of the icons of modern culture, including politicians, movie musicals, sexism in the music industry, the pretenses of bourgeous "punks," and even, egad, the current obsession with making movies about new wave musicians...

Author: By Kathleen I. Kouril, | Title: Punk Fluff With Spikes | 3/4/1983 | See Source »

...Earl: Egad, sir, I do not know whether you will die on the gallows...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Essay: Where Have All the Insults Gone? | 8/31/1981 | See Source »

What the ...! Clark Kent admitting his real identity to Lois Lane after all these years? And then, in full Man of Steel regalia, flying her back to his place, pouring her champagne, cooking dinner and egad!-taking her to bed? The mind boggles-is nothing sacred? But let's face it, times change, and Superman and friend have sweetly embraced the spirit of the '80s as well as each other. They have become-no other phrase will do-swinging singles (PG division) willing to talk things out, show their vulnerability, be mutually supportive in their careers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Flying High | 6/8/1981 | See Source »

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