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Word: hype (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...basic message is that Reagan doesn't like Khadafy and wants to make things less pleasant in his country. Let Reagan make that case before the American people, as he did with less-than-stellar success before our allies. Distorting the facts and spewing jingoistic hype didn't impress them, and it shouldn't impress...

Author: By Gary L. Sussman, | Title: Don't Dictate To Europe | 1/15/1986 | See Source »

...HYPE, it's a fad, it's a fashion, but every year I fall for it, hook, line and sinker...

Author: By Richard J. Howells, | Title: Trendy Tippling | 12/2/1985 | See Source »

Well, surprise. This year's Beajolais Nouveau is just as bad as last year's, and, as far as I can remember, just as bad as the year's before. Once again, I have fallen, headlong, for something which I know is a totally gargantuan hype. And so has everyone else. The trouble is, I know that in November 1986 I--and crowds of others around me--will fall victim to the same hype...

Author: By Richard J. Howells, | Title: Trendy Tippling | 12/2/1985 | See Source »

...There's less hype around Harvard this year... it's a little quieter since [The Game] is away. But because we're vying for the title there should be some more [hype]," says Corcoran. "Two years ago the game was away but there was a lot more paraphernalia because of the 100th game...

Author: By Laura S. Kohl, | Title: 'Curb the Bulldog' Fashions: Slimmer Pickings This Year | 11/22/1985 | See Source »

...Hype, excitement and anticipation abounded...

Author: By Barbara VAN Gorder, | Title: K.C. Smith | 11/22/1985 | See Source »

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