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Word: quickly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Cambridge meeting of the two squads, the Lious were not forced to reveal their new defense because the game never was close enough. The quick poison in their shots soon left the Fesler five trailing in their wake, and the game was not even close enough to satisfy Coach Osborne Cowles of Dartmouth, who scouted the contest. This time the Crimson are primed to make things tougher...

Author: By D. DONALD Peddle, | Title: HOOPMEN FACE LIONS IN NEW YORK TONIGHT WITH CHANGED LINEUP | 3/1/1939 | See Source »

...Alfred Reeves, vice president & general manager of the Automobile Manufacturers Association, predicted defeat for Homer Martin. Said knowing "Al" Reeves: "Manufacturers feel that Martin would be easier to deal with, but their chief concern is in a quick settlement . . . regardless of the winner...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Martin's Wind | 2/27/1939 | See Source »

...Quick-witted General Lister then ordered his troops to fill pockets and bags with the precious loot and to carry it across the French border to the Loyalist Consulate at Perpignan. Three trucks were thus emptied. No time remained, however, and the other six were dynamited...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Gold | 2/27/1939 | See Source »

...hunting dogs can do. The heavy (average: 24 Ibs.), healthy animals perform tricks, follow a scent, retrieve pheasants and ducks with the speed of a prize cocker spaniel. As playful as "Saki's" Laura, who turned into an otter to plague a friend's husband, they are quick to learn, eager to please...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Animals: Artful Otters | 2/27/1939 | See Source »

...practically certain of winning in the 165 pound class. His speed and ease in wrestling have already slated him as one of the top wrestlers in his class for this part of the country. Likewise Duncan Longcope is favored at 175 if for no other reason, for his quick self-adaptation to varsity wrestling which, he has accomplished in the last few weeks. Be is now one of the fastest grapplers on the team...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Matmen Heavy Choice to Overthrow Quakers Today Despite Absence of Richardson, Star 145-Pound Grappler | 2/25/1939 | See Source »

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