Word: phrased
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...writer's use of the phrase "extensive business dealings with high-ranking officials" to describe my honest and on-the-record business transactions is at best an exaggeration and, at worst, a lie. Obviously enamored by the myth which dictates that bigger is better, the writer chose to use the word "extensive" when in fact there is no justification for use of that word in this context. The misuse of that word may sell copy, but it prostitutes the function of a free press and crucifies communication of the truth...
...phrase is clearly meant to catch the attention of the majority in Cambridge who are pro-choice on the abortion issue," said Vice Mayor Alice K. Wolf, who opposes the proposition, adding, "The scam is fully in keeping with the ballot question itself...
Opponents also said they thought the "Vote for Choice" phrase is aimed at enlisting the support of women who are pro-choice but who would ordinarily oppose...
...controversy revolves primarily around five words--the phrase "changing rent control" in the preamble and the words "if any" in a description of the new revenue that proponents say the measure would raise...
FAIRPORT CONVENTION: RED & GOLD (Rough Trade). When this British group started up in the late '60s, their music was called "folk rock." Two decades on, the phrase is shopworn, but the band's music -- graced by some ghosts of ancient traditional melody -- is as splendid and mysterious as ever...