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Word: pulling (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...number of different reels on the great slot machine of love is increasing out of control. But, ironically, people are more willing than ever to pull the lever, reset the machine and take their chances. We draw a match in high school, but we pull the lever again because, we imagine, there might be a bigger jackpot in college. In college we draw another match, but we let ourselves get distracted, don't cash out in time and pretty soon we're pulling again. That's alright, we imagine, we've got all night to play-nowadays no one leaves...

Author: By Noah Oppenheim, | Title: Endpaper: The Slot-Machine of Love | 2/11/1999 | See Source »

...University of Florida's Jeff Morrison. After dropping the first set in a tiebreaker, Blake found himself serving to stay alive trailing 4-5, 30-40 in the second set. Facing match point, Blake hit an incredible forehand passing shot to stay in the match. He managed to pull out the game, and eventually the set, winning in a tiebreaker, 7-5. Blake won the third set easily...

Author: By Richard A. Perez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Blake Wins Slam, Keeps No. 1 | 2/9/1999 | See Source »

Blake's play early on in the tournament was not his best, especially on his serve, but he managed to pull out the tough matches leading up to the title game. By that time, Blake managed to put it all together for the very tough Kendrick...

Author: By Richard A. Perez, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Blake Wins Slam, Keeps No. 1 | 2/9/1999 | See Source »

Both men and women should have had their hair cut recently, Thomas says, although neither men nor women should touch their hair during the interview. If women have long hair, they should pull it back or fasten it so it doesn't fall into their faces...

Author: By Alysson R. Ford, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Look Sharp: Dressing for Business | 2/9/1999 | See Source »

With a score of 5-4, Tomassoni decided to pull Prestifilippo. B.C. took advantage of the move and scored with 1.4 seconds left...

Author: By Maisa A. Badawy, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Men's Hockey Loses Beanpot Consolation Game to B.C. | 2/9/1999 | See Source »

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