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Word: lousiest (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...schools fight to improve? The basic reason was pride, which was evoked by strong leadership. The resurgence was often crystallized around an outspoken and energetic principal who galvanized students, parents and community. Reports Meade: "In some cases the motivation was as simple as, 'We were known as the lousiest school in town, and we don't want to be the lousiest school...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Hope Stirs in the Ghetto | 4/25/1983 | See Source »

Wildcat Coach Jean Rilling hoped her team would break out of its scoring slump, a problem that has plagued UNH all season. The team Rilling calls "my scoreless wonders" has tallied but twice in their first six outings. "This is the lousiest I've seen them play this year," Rilling said, adding that in her halftime talk she threatened to walk off the field if her team's play failed to improve...

Author: By Mike Knobler, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Stickwomen Sputter to Scoreless Tie | 9/25/1982 | See Source »

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