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Word: fingers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...crew of eight. Slick aerodynamic design and a hydraulically powered keel let the Procyon sail at speeds of up to 15 knots: roughly 15% faster than a conventionally designed boat of comparable size. Automatic winches furl and unfurl the Procyon's Kevlar mainsail and jib horizontally, at a finger's touch, without human assistance. The unique, sculptured boom eliminates the need for much of the equipment required on standard boats. There are two sets of controls -- helms, winch buttons, wind and direction gauges -- to allow the skipper to steer from either side of the vessel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Saying No to Yo Heave Ho | 10/28/1991 | See Source »

First, Ted Bundy. Next, Marion Barry. Now, the Boston Red Sox. Everybody points the finger at somebody else...

Author: By Michael R. Grunwald, | Title: Playing the Blame Game | 10/23/1991 | See Source »

...finger-pointing. No fall guys. Joe was always willing to take the rap himself...

Author: By Michael R. Grunwald, | Title: Playing the Blame Game | 10/23/1991 | See Source »

...Commonwealth Ave. in Kenmore Square. Call 536-2750. Thursday: The Hi Hats and guests Stylie with The Figgs and Dig This. Friday: Surgery with High Risk Group, Sob Story and The Tags. Saturday: The Bags. Tuesday: Godbullies and Six Finger Satellite...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Clubs | 10/17/1991 | See Source »

Those who were innocent of any creative financial activity rushed to clear their names in a nasty spectacle of finger pointing. Some asked for letters stating they had never committed any offense or for some official vindication. That turned out to be a bad idea for Democrat David Obey of Wisconsin, who demanded that Foley release a list of delinquent members in the hope that his name would be cleared. Instead, Obey discovered he too had bounced several checks for small amounts during a 12-day period...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Washington Perk City | 10/14/1991 | See Source »

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