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Word: peeked (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Fortune Tellers. See the future and recall the mysterious and adventurous gypsy life of the past with a visit to Arsenic and Old Lace (1743 Mass. Ave.). One look into a lead crystal ball will cost $10, while a tiny peek into a fine quartz orb could run upwards of $400. Tarot cards, ranging from $6 to $80, are also available for those inclined to soothsaying...

Author: By John C. Yoo, | Title: 26 Ways to Say `Merry Christmas' | 12/5/1986 | See Source »

General Motors was in no mood to hold back last week. Dispirited by slumping profits and weary of accusations that it produces bland, look-alike autos, the company decided that it needed to give car buyers a peek at coming attractions. In a surprise marketing step, GM's Chevrolet division announced it would supply Avis, National and other car-rental agencies with several thousand advance models of its 1987 Corsica sedans and Beretta coupes. GM hopes that the cars, to be available for rent about three months ahead of their official March 12 debut, will turn some heads. The spiffy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: General Motors a Giant Stalls, Then Revs Its Engines | 11/24/1986 | See Source »

...that doesn't grab ya, check out Thirty's Company, a yuk-filled peek at Boris and Anna Porkachoff and their three children as they fight four grandparents, three aunts, and 18 cousins for bathroom privileges each morning in their one-room apartment...

Author: By Cyrus M. Sanai, | Title: TV Guideski | 9/25/1986 | See Source »

Bertagna manages to transform 250-odd pages of encyclopaedia material into attention-grabbing vignettes. Nonetheless, a few questions peek through the pervading glow...

Author: By Jessica Dorman, | Title: A Treat for Mr. Letterman | 9/6/1986 | See Source »

...stitch together the Lauren tale, Angelo interviewed the designer and his key associates, then spoke with fashion editors, Wall Street analysts, various competitors and Actress Candice Bergen, a Lauren client. For good measure, Angelo took an advance peek at Lauren's new furniture line...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From the Publisher: Sep. 1, 1986 | 9/1/1986 | See Source »

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