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Word: listener (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Election Day Eisenhower finally persuaded Britain and France to listen to the U.N. and order a cease-fire in Egypt (he made it clear in the process that the U.S. would not feel compelled to protect British-French forces in Egypt from Soviet attack). Next day he sent a bristling message to Israel's electric-haired Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, who had accepted a cease-fire but stalled on withdrawing his troops from conquered Egyptian soil. Sternly the President reminded Ben-Gurion of "the various elements of our policy of support to Israel in so many ways...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE NATION: Man In Charge | 11/19/1956 | See Source »

Speaking at a meeting sponsored jointly by the Student Council and the CRIMSON, Laszlo said that it is "bitter" for the Hungarian fighters to listen to some of the conciliatory statements made in the U.N. by some western politicians. He added, "I am certain the West could influence Russia with its moral force, if it really wanted...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Laszlo Calls Upon Public Opinion to Save Hungary | 11/16/1956 | See Source »

This music, however, is as difficult to sing as it is easy to listen to. All the major parts have florid melodies to sing, as in Rossini's day coloratura was not only for sopranos. No one in last night's cast completely escaped this difficulty, but the singers made up in spirit what they lacked in flexibility. Anne Wallace had the least trouble with the style, and as well as singing tastefully she looked very pretty as Rosina...

Author: By Stephen Addiss, | Title: The Barber of Seville | 11/16/1956 | See Source »

Herter and Dewey would both be acceptable as efficient administrators who could be counted on to improve Department morale and listen to expert advice on key issues. Each has maintained an interest in world affairs recently while working for a Republican victory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A New Secretary of State? | 11/9/1956 | See Source »

...invaders, Professor Spangler. Listen for the drums, but when they stop--watch...

Author: By Bruce M. Reeves, | Title: Back From Eternity | 11/3/1956 | See Source »

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