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Word: overwhelmingness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Precious Commodity. Probably the only thing that can prevent its getting done would be an overwhelming upsurge of war weariness within the U.S. McNamara carries in his pocket a recent editorial from the London Economist pointing out that the President is in danger of losing a precious commodity-"patient public...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The War: Thunder from a Distant Hill | 10/6/1967 | See Source »

The Shah's attempts at political reform have been less thorough. He reopened Parliament in 1963, but uses it mostly for window dressing. All candidates must be approved by SAVAK, his powerful security police, and elections are so arranged as to give the Shah's Iran Novin (New...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Iran: Revolution from the Throne | 10/6/1967 | See Source »

Daniel B. Magraw Jr. '68, president of the HUC, said several days ago that he hoped the Committee on Houses would agree to meet with the HUC "as soon as possible" because "this issue is pressing in view of the overwhelming student opinion in favor of an extension."

Author: By W. BRUCE Springer, | Title: Parietal Increase Put Off By Committee on Houses | 10/5/1967 | See Source »

The first Harvard goal was a gift. Diminutive inside Bruce Detora, looking for a shot out in front, was fouled by an over-eager Wesleyan fullback, and the Crimson was awarded a penalty kick. Lutz Hoeppner, who normally takes the bonus shots, wasn't playing at the time, so center...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Soccer Forwards Come to Life In 6-2 Victory Over Wesleyan | 10/5/1967 | See Source »

Despite the House's overwhelming approval, the Senate rejected the Keeton-O'Connell plan in favor of an alternative proposed by Governor Volpe.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dukakis Prepares for a Second Fight TO Pass Keeton Auto Insurance Plan | 9/29/1967 | See Source »

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