Word: gotten
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...home," I said. There was a slight pause on the other end, marred by the clicks and scratches of a distant connection. Then came his reply: "Well, if it weren't for the press and the Algerians and the American people, we would never have gotten out of this mess...
...Bear," as Illinois-born James Brady calls himself. Even when he has nothing of substance to say, his witty affability can calm hungry reporters. At one point during the transition when he had no inside news to impart. Brady disarmed disappointed newsmen with a typical wisecrack: "I've gotten so bad on giving out information that the IRS has promulgated a new ruling. Lunches with me are not tax deductible any more...
...Robert Kennedy meant a very great deal to me, and I continue to believe that the country has been changed more by his death than by any other event. His brother too, but it made an immense difference that he was killed. We would have gotten out of that war at once instead of four more terrible years...
...last fight, and that from now on the hands of stone will never do anything more strenuous than count the estimated $8 million he earned from this fight (Leonard made about $6 million). Said Duran: "I have been fighting for a long time. I have gotten tired of the sport. I am going to retire." As criticism of his eighth-round walkout grew, however, Duran had second thoughts. "I will not retire and I will seek a revenge fight with Sugar Ray Leonard," he said. Lest any paying customers feel cheated, he said he would give his share...
...keeps the U.S. informed about what's happening around the world, not just the clandestine stuff. I doubt anyone who's gotten out of the Kennedy School is playing 007 at the CIA," Smith said, but added, "Who knows what's going on in that organization...