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Word: isn (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Hanson said that he was not resigning for financial reasons. "The salary isn't any better at Williams, but I've been in and out of University Hall since 1949 and I'd like a new atmosphere...

Author: By Bryce E. Nelson, | Title: Director of Advanced Standing Will Quit to Teach at Williams | 11/6/1957 | See Source »

...Nope," he nudged his mangled kit with a sneaker toe. "Mostly we just stand around and wait," he shrugged. "I gotta do it." A street light blazed and George leaned wearily against the wall. "It isn't much fun," he whispered and stared very hard at the brick patterns of the sidewalk. I left, quietly...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: On the Sidewalk | 11/5/1957 | See Source »

What's the matter with Eisenhower, wearing the British Order of Merit at the White House dinner for Queen Elizabeth? Isn't being President of the United States enough distinction for him? Then what's he doing wearing this dog tag from the late George VI? If George Washington heard about this, he would turn over in his grave-and Abraham Lincoln...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Nov. 4, 1957 | 11/4/1957 | See Source »

...husband is now threatening to jettison her. For the same reason, Indian officials once indicated that they believed Rossellini had abused their country's hospitality, if not Sonali's. Did all this ruckus portend a divorce for the Rossellinis? Snorted paunchy Roberto: "Absolute nonsense!" Burbled Ingrid: "Isn't any wife in love with her husband happy to have him home after such a long absence...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Nov. 4, 1957 | 11/4/1957 | See Source »

...Because your Dad isn't religious," the teacher answered...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Should Israelis Be Jews? | 11/4/1957 | See Source »

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