Word: punched
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...this hallucinatory narrative that reconnects Nigeria to its origins. Okri's uncompromising vision and verbal energy carry him swiftly through 500 pages. The reader too moves along, although a little less magic and a bit more realism could have given this extended tour de force more variety and emotional punch...
Babson's sucker-punch sent the Crimson reeling...
...those are people who are interested only in "averting," that is, diverting, violence, not stopping it. These are the people who agreed to make the punch process dry (which didn't happen), and who make sure to rush to each other's aid when something happens (thus making sure something will happen...
...honest, the final clubs, even in their elitist social cocoon, did appeal in some way. Parties. Beer. Abdicating all claims to social responsibility. Nevertheless, I avoided the final clubs. I turned down a friend's offer to punch me for the Phoenix...
...maintenance and research and development. In part, the government is recognizing the exciting possibilities that truly lie down the road: innovations that go well beyond surface improvements. Initial government contracts are already out for an "intelligent vehicle" system involving electronics embedded in roadways that will someday permit drivers to punch in their destinations and watch TV or snooze while their cars or trucks race merrily on their way. But before the country can turn to such 21st century roadway wizardry, it must first win the battle against pesky and dangerous potholes...