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Word: gained (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Since the College's Student Council is basically an advisory body, one that can use effectively data from a source like NSA, students here stand to gain by the Association's prosperity. Certainly no one can lose...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Change for the Better | 12/5/1950 | See Source »

Spears was a 60-minute player, and carried the ball 137 times this year for a total yardage gain of 533 and scored five touchdowns. Phil Isenberg and Carroll Lowenstein were also candidates for the award...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: National Sports | 12/5/1950 | See Source »

Taught to Gain...

Author: By Peter B. Taub, | Title: Navy Won on Spirit and Excellent Defense | 12/5/1950 | See Source »

...falling on an errant pitchout by Blaik, he kept trying to pick the ball up until finally Middle Captain Tom Bakke broke through and recovered the ball. It was a key play, and Pollard handled it poorly, but then army backs are taught to pick up loose balls and gain a few yards rather than merely keep possession...

Author: By Peter B. Taub, | Title: Navy Won on Spirit and Excellent Defense | 12/5/1950 | See Source »

...answers is easy: CBS color is good-in some ways better than Technicolor. It adds depth and detail to the TV picture. The colors themselves are vivid but not harsh. Some programs-sports, for example-gain immeasurably with the addition of color. But a poor TV show, of course-tasteless comedy, tired drama or stale vaudeville routines-cannot be freshened by all the hues in the spectrum. An entertainment egg can be laid as easily in color as in black & white-perhaps more easily...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: At the End of the Rainbow | 12/4/1950 | See Source »

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