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Word: guerilla (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...tend to believe in this `guerilla raid out of the hills' kind of idea," said Squier, comparing Democratic campaign workers to the Republicans' "trained cadres...

Author: By Amy B. Shuffelton, | Title: Bush Election Not Mandate | 11/10/1988 | See Source »

...Crimson racquetmen engaged in their own version of guerilla warfare as they defeated Army in a 9-0 shellacking. The matched resembled nine hydrogen bombs lined up against nine water pistols...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Crimson Squash Cadets; Extends Streak to 62 | 11/1/1988 | See Source »

Largely because of Costa Rica's democratic history, Arias was uniquely positioned to present the peace plan, experts on the region say. As Hakim puts it, "Costa Rica is in, but not of, Central America" which is best known for death squads, brutal dictatorships and guerilla warfare...

Author: By David J. Barron, | Title: Making `A Risk for Peace' Pay Off | 6/9/1988 | See Source »

Following the battle, Doyle announced that the disappearing Redcoats would proceed to Boston, suffering heavy losses from rebel guerilla troops on the way. As he announced the day's losses--Colonials 49, Redcoats 73, the crowd clapped and cheered for the home team...

Author: By Martha A. Bridegam, | Title: Dawn Rite Marks Battle's Anniversary | 4/19/1988 | See Source »

...number-two singles, Jon Cardi was involved in his own version of guerilla warfare. After the freshman sensation won the first set, 6-3, he dropped a hotly contested second...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Netmen Edge Out Midshipmen, 6-3 | 4/16/1988 | See Source »

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