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Word: pulls (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...make out some older runners in the second, third and final legs of their race. Some of them seem to be cheering you on, but most are indifferent. A few come up to you and warn you that the race is no fun at all. They urge you to pull out, give up. But you don't. You tell yourself, "Maybe they couldn't make...

Author: By Baratunde R. Thurston, | Title: Running a Rough Race | 1/7/1998 | See Source »

With 6:35 to play in the second half, Feaster connected on her second three-pointer of the night to pull the Crimson to within four points. After the Big Green answered at the other end of the floor, Feaster came right back and knocked down a baseline jumper to make the score...

Author: By Eduardo Perez-giz, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: W. Hoops Outlasts Dartmouth | 1/5/1998 | See Source »

...stagnation in Israeli peace efforts ? the foreign minister had made no effort to conceal his frustration at Netanyahu?s disregard for Israel?s commitments in the peace process. Beyer says a bitter personal rivalry between the two men also prompted Levy to choose a critical moment to pull the plug on Netanyahu?s government...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Resignation Hobbles Netanyahu | 1/5/1998 | See Source »

This time around Gillett is taking precautions, separating his various ventures so that a mishap in one can't pull down the others. Running ski resorts has become a family affair, with Gillett drawing on the active participation of his wife Rose and their four sons, ages 22 to 27. Still, he confides his weakness for sometimes moving too fast and buying too much. "I've lived my dreams, but then I blow them up." How comforting that must be to his bond holders...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SKI MOGUL GEORGE GILLETT: KING OF THE HILL | 12/29/1997 | See Source »

Once upon a time, the big thrill for young wisenheimers who perched on Santa's lap was to pull off the old guy's fake beard. But these days, according to a new study, 95% of mall Santas are "Natural Santas"--that is, they have their own beard. Other Santa stats...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: Dec. 22, 1997 | 12/22/1997 | See Source »

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