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Word: mountainous (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Indeed, before ascending the mountain, Reagan spent four days getting reacquainted with his roots. It was not a "working vacation," and most of it took place out of view of the public and the press...

Author: By David S. Hilzenrath, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Of Ronnie, Rambo, and California Republicans | 9/9/1985 | See Source »

...Rancho del Cielo, but she has been unable to conceal her preference for palling about with old chums like Socialite Betsy Bloomingdale in more citified surroundings. Last week Nancy got a chance to sample the glitzy social whirl of Beverly Hills when the Reagans came down off the mountain for a three-day sojourn in lotus land. They hobnobbed at dinner parties with old Hollywood cronies like Jimmy Stewart, and ate chicken with three of their children (Maureen was in Sacramento) in a $3,000a-night presidential suite at the Century Plaza Hotel. The First Couple then returned...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Back in the Saddle Again | 9/2/1985 | See Source »

...Reagan's aides, camped out in Santa Barbara, some 30 miles down the mountain from the ranch, it was time to take marching orders from Chief of Staff Donald Regan, who has emerged as the undisputed boss in a once loose hierarchy of advisers. White House staffers have been noticeably less leaky this summer as they dine on the expense accounts of the news-hungry White House press corps. Only McFarlane has managed to retain some autonomy, by virtue of his foreign policy expertise and willingness to speak...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Back in the Saddle Again | 9/2/1985 | See Source »

...drive. He wanted to show off Liberty University. He considers the school his most enduring monument, and last year put $30 million into its administration and $10 million into new construction. "There it is," he said delightedly as the college came into view. He drove along the winding mountain roads, proudly pointing out the low, tan brick school buildings. He stopped by the auditorium. "Almost every Cabinet officer has spoken here," he said. "And Reagan, Bush, Ted Kennedy, Jack Kemp." His great pride was obvious and understandable...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Jerry Falwell Spreads the Word | 9/2/1985 | See Source »

Scott: "I like anything with caffeine and sugar; Mountain Dew, Coke, coffee...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Chicago: Lookin' Good in the '80s | 9/2/1985 | See Source »

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