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Word: press (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...with St. John gone and the Crimson forced to look for a break--an interception, a fumble, or a handout--the defense had to press. The cornerbacks had to pull in tight, crowding the receivers early and facing one-on-one coverage deep. That, in the end, was a costly necessity...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: UMass Penalizes Crimson, 20-7 | 10/1/1979 | See Source »

...wonder if, in fact, it might not have been one of the more aggressive members of the Washington press corps disguised as a rabbit-sort of a wolf in rabbit's clothing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 1, 1979 | 10/1/1979 | See Source »

...hated the idea of allowing myself--a member of the press--to be influenced by threats. But I thought these guys might not care much for a defense of the First Amendment. And they did have a point that a win over UMass would be pretty impressive. I took a moment to ponder, always keeping one eye on the poised-for-attack bagel...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Eclair in Your Ear | 9/29/1979 | See Source »

...Crimson, running their third race in six days, set the pace early and were in good position going into the back hills at about 1 1/2 miles. Coach Bill McCurdy's tactics involved trying to press for the first mile and staking out some territory before hitting the grueling back loop...

Author: By Laura E. Schanberg, | Title: Quakers, Lions Maul Harriers | 9/29/1979 | See Source »

...folks who are in charge of this city don't seem to care what happens here," Winegar said at a press conference. "Maybe they hope this school will fall into the ocean...

Author: By Michel D. Mcqueen, | Title: Boston's Oktoberfest | 9/28/1979 | See Source »

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