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Word: isn (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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MICHENER'S CHARACTERS make Texas out to be a Hollywood production. It is the most exotic place with the most exotic people in North America, but making every Texan as a most honest, least scrupulous, or add-your-own-superlative adjective variation on John Wayne just isn't real. Otto McNab, the Mexican-killingest, honestest, independentest, good-community-manest Texas Ranger is almost so absurd that the book becomes humor rather than drama. There were some pretty tough Rangers, but none so epic in every quality...

Author: By David S. Graham, | Title: The Facts Without the Feelings of Texas | 11/6/1985 | See Source »

...high priced fund-raiser, which didn't even secure dinner for those who shelled out the $100, and the governor's birthday speech are any indication, he isn't taking the election for granted...

Author: By Jonathan M. Moses, | Title: Dukakis Celebrates 52nd Birthday; Fundraiser Kicks-Off Reelection Bid | 11/5/1985 | See Source »

...system makes for a moderately progressive, stable government," said Truesdell. "Violent alternation in the council isn't in anybody's interest...

Author: By Maia E. Harris, | Title: In PR, Pick As Many Candidates As You Like | 11/4/1985 | See Source »

...Isn't it amazing how much reform has been brought about in South Africa by corporate generosity and pressure in the past 10 years...

Author: By Gary D. Rowe, | Title: Mobil Peace Prize | 11/2/1985 | See Source »

...pressure to beat the Crimson is mounting, but Rosenberg says he isn't worried...

Author: By Nick Wurf, | Title: Newfound Promise in Providence | 11/2/1985 | See Source »

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