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Word: jabbed (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...stir the fire when she faces the crowds of curious folks who want to take her measure. So far, too many are coming away underwhelmed by her roving, talk-show routine. But even that conversion may be in the works. In a speech last week, Dole took a playful jab at herself. "Some pundits say that I'm scripted," she said, "but according to my notes, that's not true...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Campaign 2000: Elizabeth Unplugged | 5/17/1999 | See Source »

...association has filed a complaint against the Phoenix Suns, alleging that the team's mascot, the GORILLA, insulted visiting Sacramento Kings center OLIVER MILLER. At a recent game the Gorilla donned a Kings jersey with Miller's No. 8 on it and stuffed it with pillows, a rather unkind jab at Miller's robust 6-ft. 9-in., 370-lb. physique. Miller called the skit racist and said it embarrassed him in front of his family. Furthermore, the humiliation caused him to gain still more weight. Suns' management said there was no racist intent by the Gorilla, "the premier mascot...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Apr. 12, 1999 | 4/12/1999 | See Source »

...paper and a number two pencil. Try to emulate twelve point Times New Roman. Bold, italic, cut and paste...all the functionality of a real word processor. You can even buy a supply of paper clips to talk to when you need help. Can't find a pencil sharpener? Jab yourself with a sharp stick and write that Sophomore essay in your own blood. Looks like Microsoft is going to bleed you dry eventually anyway...

Author: By Richard D. Ma, | Title: COMPUTER ALTERNATIVES | 3/11/1999 | See Source »

...paper and a number two pencil. Try to emulate twelve point Times New Roman. Bold, italic, cut and paste...all the functionality of a real word processor. You can even buy a supply of paper clips to talk to when you need help. Can't find a pencil sharpener? Jab yourself with a sharp stick and write that Sophomore essay in your own blood. Looks like Microsoft is going to bleed you dry eventually anyway...

Author: By Richard D. Ma, | Title: Groovy Train: Computer Alternatives | 3/11/1999 | See Source »

...UNICEF mainly coordinates relief efforts. It doesn't necessarily dig the wells or jab the kids. Rather, it contacts [non-government organizations] to step in and do that work," Irving said. "Its role is unique in that...

Author: By Susie Y. Huang, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Donates Kiosk | 11/24/1998 | See Source »

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