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Word: marvels (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...marvel at Golding's versatility despite such small deficiencies in clarity. He's perhaps the only author with whom Salinger, Joyce, and Milton would equally enjoy a conversation: Salinger for his views on children, Joyce for his ability to turn revelation into destruction, and Milton, for his vision of evil. If this hypothetical dialogue were to take place, Golding would sit back comfortably and invoke lines similar to these near the end of Darkness Visible...

Author: By James L. Cott, | Title: Children of Darkness | 2/28/1980 | See Source »

...rejuvenation has already substantially improved the quality of the network news on a night-to-night basis. The speed with which television reports events is a technological marvel. Says Bill Leonard of CBS: "TV has become like radio in its instant global capability. In the past two years, thanks to the satellite and the electronic camera [giving reporters the ability to transmit from the field], we have a capability that is immeasurably larger...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The New Face of TV News | 2/25/1980 | See Source »

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Harvard saved its least impressive performance of the season for the opener of its Ivy League schedule, falling to Brown last night, 75-58, at Marvel Gym here...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Cagers Fall to Brown, 75-58, To Open Ivy League Season | 1/8/1980 | See Source »

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