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Word: mugged (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Many a mug on the edge of the big time thinks there is a formula for dealing with newsmen: intimidate or bribe. In Galveston, Texas, where vice and crime abound, Gambling Boss Anthony Fertitta tried that formula in an effort to prevent LIFE from getting pictures of his illegal operations. It did not work...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Thugs v. the Press | 8/22/1955 | See Source »

...dusk deepened on a Korean hill one evening in 1952, PETER BRAESTRUP, 2nd lieutenant, U.S.M.C.R., by way of Parris Island and Quantico out of Yale ('51), ducked into a bunker for a quick mug of coffee. During 5½ months in Korea, Lieut. Braestrup had moved mostly on the edges of war. All at once, in the bunker, he heard the chatter of gunfire and the shouts of his 30 marines on the hill. Chinese Reds were attacking in company strength. He ran out, shouting: "Pour it on, marines...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Publisher's Letter, may 9, 1955 | 5/9/1955 | See Source »

...Crimson sailing team captured first place in competition with six other colleges for the "Hot Mug" at M.I.T. Friday afternoon. Meets planned for Saturday and Sunday were postponed indefinitely because of snow and strong winds...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sailing Team Wins In 'Hot Mug' Race | 3/29/1955 | See Source »

With the victory, the sailors keep the trophy which they have held ever since the "Hot Mug" meets began six years ago. The races are called "Hot Mug" because hot rum is served to the competitors to help them withstand the chilling weather common at this time of year...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sailing Team Wins In 'Hot Mug' Race | 3/29/1955 | See Source »

...first meet, at M.I.T., the Crimson will play host to six colleges of the Boston area in competition for the traditional "Hot Mug." The meet, which includes contestants from Radcliffe and Wellesley, will begin this afternoon...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sailors to Open Season With Three Meets | 3/25/1955 | See Source »

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