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Word: nip (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...bunny jet has been sold. The Chicago mansion is virtually closed. Competitors nip at Playboy's heels, and profits from Playboy Enterprises, Inc. are way down from their peak of $11 million in 1973. Last week Hugh Hefner, plainly weary of the administrative wars, confirmed reports that he planned to relinquish the presidency of his company soon. But, insisted Hef, who will stay on as chairman and chief executive, "I'm satisfied with what I've accomplished; my place in history seems pretty well assured." He added: "I don't feel the need to prove myself...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Apr. 26, 1976 | 4/26/1976 | See Source »

Hooks' most impressive first place of the day came in the 440-yard relay. Anchoring the foursome, he came from ten yards behind to motor his way by the unsuspecting Northeastern runner and nip him at the tape at 43.8 seconds...

Author: By Bill Scheft, | Title: Crimson Cindermen Leash Huskies in 93-61 Win | 4/12/1976 | See Source »

...backed bamboo chairs are empty. A young couple, the man in aqua double knits and the woman in a gay flowered dress, walk by, giggling. Morgan rolls his eyes and turns to me, "Let's face it, all the turkeys come to discos now." The aqua man slides a nip at the flowered girl's ear and she shrieks, "Jesus, Harry, not in public" Ted Mack wouldn't feel so out of place after...

Author: By R.e. Liebmann, | Title: The Half-hearted Hustle | 3/22/1976 | See Source »

...ragtag first half was nip and tuck most of the way but a closing rush propelled the Crimson to a 47-37 lead with 1:16 left before intermission...

Author: By Robert Sidorsky, | Title: Cagers Wallop Columbia, 92-83, to String Ivy Wins | 3/1/1976 | See Source »

...Crimson trackmen traveled to Northeastern Saturday expecting a close, tough meet and came away with all they had bargained for in a nip-and-tuck, last- minute...

Author: By John Donley, | Title: Cindermen Edge Northeastern With Clutch Comeback, 60-58 | 1/19/1976 | See Source »

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