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Word: fanaticism (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Vag broke off as he saw in Pendrake's eyes the defensive glaze one assumes when listening to a religious or political fanatic. He extended a hand and said, "Goodbye, kid. Lucy's expecting me."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Vagabond | 6/24/1947 | See Source »

For color-loving, fun-seeking Sudanese there were color and fun aplenty. It was Leilat el Isra, anniversary of Mohamed's visit to the seven heavens on his human-faced steed el Buraq. It was also the birthday anniversary of Mohamed Ahmed el Mahdi, whose fanatic desert dervishes destroyed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE SUDAN: Happy Birthday | 6/23/1947 | See Source »

SINCE THE ARABS TOOK THE ABSURD ATTITUDE THAT THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO DEFEND THEIR PALESTINE HOMES AGAINST THE CRIMINAL ASSAULTS OF ZIONISM, AN UNPROVOKED CAMPAIGN WAS WAGED AGAINST THEM, WIELDING THE DEADLIEST OF WEAPONS RIDICULE. IN YOUR ISSUE OF APRIL 21, APROPOS OF NOTHING, BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE ONE...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, May 12, 1947 | 5/12/1947 | See Source »

Who are these mildly fanatic amateurs who call themselves hams? During the war, the armed forces found that they were a ready-made pool of trained communications experts. Since the war, the number of hams in the U.S. has risen to nearly 80,000 operators, with 50,000 stations (two...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: The Hams | 4/28/1947 | See Source »

Common gratitude would ensure Sir Sayed Abdul Rahman's sympathy. The British had rescued him from his father's disgrace, restored his family lands, given him a splendid palace. They had given him lucrative Army contracts for wood. When El Mahdi Pasha promised his followers a square meter...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE SUDAN: The Mahdi's Return | 1/20/1947 | See Source »

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