Word: listless
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...think the world has the right amount of poets. More people would turn to poetry if the poetry that was available were more exciting and spoke more to their lives rather than the anemic, base, listless, redundant poetry that apologizes and hates itself. People do read poetry in times of crises. Writing has a healing power. But in all times, there are few real poets...
...After a listless first half, the Crimson exploded for a 12-0 early second-half run and held on for an 83-81 victory over Yale last night at Briggs Cage to remain in contention for the Ivy League title. Harvard (8-10 overall, 4-3 Ivy) remains one-and-one-half games behind league-leader Princeton (5-1 Ivy). Yale is also 4-3 in the league...
James Addison Baker III might just be the best thing George Bush has going for him. Since stepping down as Treasury Secretary, Baker, 58, has played a crucial role in reviving Bush's once listless campaign with cool efficiency and uncanny political instincts. Baker brought order to a chaotic campaign that had been run by a committee of six senior advisers. "We're making decisions and sticking with them," he says. "They may not always be right, but they're being made." Yet Baker is no dictator. A tactful Texan, he never fails to seek advice from his lieutenants...
...muggy August night at the Superdome. Listless Republican delegates have completed the preordained coronation of George Bush as their presidential nominee. Now comes the one moment of drama: the choice of a running mate. Bush strides to the rostrum to break the news. "I want Dole," he declares. Before the cheers can erupt, he quickly adds, "No, not you, Bob." Then Elizabeth Dole hugs her husband, moves happily to the stage -- and the Republicans break into their first spontaneous demonstration in a humdrum convention...
...next night, Dartmouth sent a listless Columbia squad (3-9, 0-2 Ivies) down to a 85-73 defeat in Levien Gym in New York...