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Word: motions (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Astronaut Dan Brandenstein reported that a nozzle on a motor came within a fifth of an inch of burning through. Had it burned through, he said, the result would have been "catastrophic," with the craft going into a pinwheeling motion. He believed the five astronauts on board would have been killed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Rocket Booster Called Key to Explosion | 2/3/1986 | See Source »

...accident defied quick explanation, though a slow-motion replay seemed to show an initial explosion in one of two peel-away rocket boosters igniting the shuttle's huge external fuel tank...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Space Shuttle Explodes Seconds After Liftoff | 1/29/1986 | See Source »

...caught it and shot it in one motion," said Manhattan assistant coach Bob Dellebovi describing a Tar Heel's fluid motions during his team's loss to UNC. "There was nothing our kids could...

Author: By Daniel B. Wroblewski, | Title: No Doubt About It | 1/24/1986 | See Source »

...cases, which are handled within the prison by law students, his may be brought to court. On November 13, PLAP filed on his behalf in Norfolk Superior Court, and the state Department of Corrections filed a response December 27. PLAP will now either go to court or file a motion to have the judge decide the case in a summary judgement...

Author: By Elizabeth Buckley, | Title: Law Students Provide Legal Aid for Inmates | 1/17/1986 | See Source »

...disk itself is a typical example of pseudo-punk synth-pop. "Motion" moves nicely, and the apocalyptyic "Guillotine Day," among other tracks, finds Amphlett attempting to mimic ex-Sex Pistol John Lydon. The result, however, is far closer to a Pat Benatar rehash than something new. Lyrics again center on love and relationships, and are generally rather mundane...

Author: By Jonathan S. Steuer, | Title: Goldilocks Rock | 1/10/1986 | See Source »

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