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Word: lot (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...company of romance in its incipient stage, studying for Janet is definitely a lot more fun. She and Donald interrupt their reading occasionally to talk about material in the books, to mix drinks, to change albums. At this point, Janet says she doesn't know what affect the relationship will have on her grades, "although it has slowed me down...

Author: By Judy Kogan, | Title: A Long Night's Journey Into Day | 10/14/1976 | See Source »

...reason people become more tolerant at night is that the dark provides a sense of safety, allowing uptight people to "let go." People make themselves believe that they and others can't really see what they're doing, or hear what they're saying. Besides that, she theorizes, a lot of people under pressure are finally able to relax at night when their daytime responsibilities have been completed...

Author: By Judy Kogan, | Title: A Long Night's Journey Into Day | 10/14/1976 | See Source »

Unfortunately, this game isn't as easy as it seems. True, the Celtics are probably going to sign Wicks, who Red Auerbach recently heisted from the Portland Trailblazers via the New Orleans Jazz, but it seems like it's going to create a lot more problems than it solves...

Author: By Bill Scheft, | Title: B.S. on Sports | 10/14/1976 | See Source »

...racquetwomen's only loss came with a doubles forfeit resulting from schedule conflicts. Similar conflicts last week "had a lot to do with our loss to Williams," Wynn said...

Author: By James D. Auran, | Title: Radcliffe Racquetwomen Rip MIT, 6-1; Crimson Rolls Again After First Loss | 10/13/1976 | See Source »

...wants at least a hundred thousand out there tonight," the portly precinct captain said, "so you better have five bodies, plus your own ugly face, out there on Michigan Avenue tonight. We're taking a head count at the lot, and don't try to leave before Carter speaks because Tommy will be at the lot." The captain smiled, exposing tobacco-stained dentures as he banged his fist on his fleshy palm...

Author: By Michael A. Calabrese, | Title: Machine Machinations | 10/12/1976 | See Source »

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