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Word: impressionable (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Of course Spokesman Ross was sidestepping the issue, as his press conference well knew. Whether newsmen qualified as "intimates" or not, Harry Truman had obviously gotten the same impression as many another politico: as long as Ike looked like a candidate, talked like a candidate and acted like a candidate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Friendly Exchange | 12/26/1949 | See Source »

"I think it accomplished just what I set out to do," said Republican Taft last week in sum-up. "Rather better than I thought. My general impression is that the people who are thinking at all are overwhelmingly on the conservative side. I talked with a lot of workmen and...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: The Senator Rests | 12/19/1949 | See Source »

In the campaign's closing days, the news of Labor's defeat in New Zealand severely jarred Chifley and his men, made a sharp impression on the voters. Menzies hoped New Zealand and Australia had set a trend against Socialism that would reach all the way "home," i.e...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AUSTRALIA: The Golden Age Express | 12/19/1949 | See Source »

Two folders were placed in front of the class, one containing a picture and the other either a circle or a square. The subjects had to draw their impression of the picture without seeing it, and guess whether the other folder contained a circle or square.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Clairvoyants Try Perception Tests | 12/17/1949 | See Source »

Walter Hampden, as a monsignor who aids Miss George in her fight against the bishop, plays his entire role while seated. He can express himself only through his voice and facial expressions, and although he sometimes gives the impression of overacting, his sharp cynicism enriches the play with a subtle...

Author: By Herbert S. Meyers, | Title: THE PLAYGOER | 12/17/1949 | See Source »

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