Word: nipping
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Nip and Tuck in the Stretch...
...Despite the censure, a majority of bishops favor the idea of women's ordination. A change, however, must also win approval from the House of Deputies (priests and laity) at next year's bicameral church convention. With substantial priestly opposition expected, next year's decision looks "nip and tuck," said Washington, D.C.'s Bishop William Creighton, who favors the change...
...Butler was the only Crimson victor on the track. He blasted over the hurdles in 7.7 to nip Bulldog Herm Davis at the tape...
Michigan Tech defeated Yale, 7-3, in the other semifinal contest, and then edged Michigan, 3-2, to win the tournament. The Wolverines, after rallying to nip Harvard the previous night, fell prey to a Tech comeback, blowing a 2-0 lead in the final five minutes of play...
James Shanahan, vice president of Americana Hotels, feeds his nine-year-old dachshund, Clancy, filet of chicken topped off with a nip of Courvoisier. At night, before retiring to his own king-size bed, Clancy, in one of his 16 sweaters, trots over to the neighborhood pub, installs himself on a barstool and downs several vodka-and-creme de menthe nightcaps, considerately served up in a bowl. According to doting Owner Shanahan, Clancy is also "a great vocalizer and sings Happy Birthday to You all the way through." His principal charm, says Shanahan, is that "he has a broken tail...