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Word: profiteer (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Beware the narrow-minded politician, but fear not: for whether we go there for war, for profit, or for fun, our evolution into space...

Author: By James G. Hershberg, | Title: One for the Neophytes | 10/20/1979 | See Source »

...dealing with the greatest single concentration of power over human lives," he said, adding, "We accept the notion that this is a commodity that is to be used for profit. I suggest that you reassess this assumption...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Experts Discuss Energy Crisis, Debate Role of Oil Industry | 10/18/1979 | See Source »

This clean-cut approach to life at college naturally attracts more parents than students to the reference--Edelhart knows his audience. By catering to parents and nerds, Edelhart sacrificed his creativity to profit. He had a great concept--a reference for students--but his publishers took over from there...

Author: By Susan K. Brown, | Title: Too Much Knowledge | 10/17/1979 | See Source »

...investors looking to turn a quick profit instead of to protect their capital for the long haul often have not done well...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Spreading Rush to Tangibles | 10/15/1979 | See Source »

...exact cost for renting the train is still undetermined, but the assembly will not try to make a profit on it, he added...

Author: By Susan K. Brown, | Title: Assembly to Rent Train for Yale Game | 10/15/1979 | See Source »

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