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Word: machan (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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Usage:

...across the Mexican border. The protesters, drawn by anger tinged with xenophobia, speak darkly of the immigrants. They reject the conventional wisdom that the aliens are benign job seekers who do work that Americans disdain and that generally benefits the U.S. economy. "We have nothing against Mexicans," says John Machan, a local courier. "Many of them are hard workers, and there should be a way for them to work -- but then go back home. A lot of the others don't come to work. They steal, break into people's homes, bring drugs." San Diego police say they have...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: San Diego, California Hatred, Fear and Vigilance | 11/19/1990 | See Source »

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