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Word: onrushing (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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Those who consider foreign policy to be more than 50 percent of the chief executive's job might disagree. After all, as many argue, a supposedly brilliant man like Roosevelt might have done something about the onrush of war in Europe had he not been so wrapped up in domestic affairs. However, as can be seen from the fact that patriotism has become a major issue in a presidential election, our leader must be committed to minister to his own people first...

Author: By Daniel Altman, | Title: Time to Turn Home | 10/27/1992 | See Source »

...observer learns all this by interviewing a plate of superior grilled snapper at an amiable neighborhood restaurant called La Riviera, out in the 'burbs of Jefferson Parish. The snapper is the liveliest football interview in a town that has other important matters, such as the onrush of Mardi Gras, on its mind. "Joe Billy," the observer asked, "how will Elway do against the nickel, three pennies, car keys and a couple pieces of pocket-lint defense...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Super Bowl Field of Dreams | 2/5/1990 | See Source »

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