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Word: loses (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...lose a game in the Ivies, it'll only be because we beat ourselves," said Tri-Captain Beth Chandler, exemplifying the team's confidence after winning its last three games by an average margin of 21 points...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Cagers Cream Ivy Crop | 2/19/1988 | See Source »

...most effective and realistic roles for the U.N. are those of "facilitator, observer, and whistle-blower," said Maynes, adding that "states don't like to lose face" in the international arena. The foreign policy expert said that since 1945 the U.N. has made substantial contributions in peacekeeping, human rights and economic development...

Author: By Anne F. Palmer, | Title: U.S. Policy Downgrades U.N. | 2/19/1988 | See Source »

...Census Bureau to use statistical adjustments in the 2000 census. The bill is receiving such support, according to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, because New York City officials estimate that the 1980 census missed more than 800,000 New York residents, causing the metropolis to lose $25 million in federal funding...

Author: By Katherine E. Bliss, | Title: Working Towards a Sensible Census | 2/19/1988 | See Source »

...tough one to lose," Cleary said. "Sometimes you can get ahead too early and it can be tough. Then you go into a defensive shell. You've got to keep up the attack...

Author: By Mark Brazaitis, | Title: Olympic Wizardry | 2/18/1988 | See Source »

They used to call the road trip to Penn and Princeton the Lost Weekend. Visiting coaches would lose both games and then drink themselves to oblivion...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: Dartmouth Goes on the Lost Weekend | 2/17/1988 | See Source »

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