Word: gotten
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Australian varietals, says, "I expected to lose in the Rieslings, Sauvignon Blancs and sparkling wines, but I never in a million years thought we would lose in Chardonnays and Cabernets." Down Under wines, Blue concludes, "are going to be accepted on a par with California. They've gotten their foothold...
...until recently. After a game one night, an old friend -- a salesman -- dropped by for a visit. 'How's business?' I asked. 'Fine -- for everyone but me,' he moaned. 'I don't know what's wrong. I'm working just as hard as ever but selling nothing. It's gotten so bad that I'm convinced I won't make the sale even before I walk into a buyer's office.' While he spoke, the thought hit me. 'This guy's in a slump...
...foundation and following of skateboarding keep getting stronger and broader." Down in Atlanta, Mark Lawrence, owner of Crazy Lou's Skateboards, is similarly optimistic. "Because of the skaters who've been around a while, the consensus is that this is no longer a fad," he says. "It's gotten to be a life- style...
...Since coming here, we have gotten a lot closer," Dana says. "We have the same goals, and it's helped...
...wasn't for Bergie," van den Broek said, "It would have gotten ugly in the last couple of minutes...