Word: quiet
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...that grew to $700 million by 1987. The new F-100, designed to carry about 100 passengers on trips of 1,000 miles or less, is as technologically advanced as the offerings of Fokker's larger rivals. Powered by Rolls-Royce engines, the plane is highly fuel efficient and quiet. In test flights in February, the F-100 performed well within the toughest airport-noise restrictions...
...critical mass of at least 2,500 citizens to survive. The shrinkage of America's small towns will only accelerate as young people continue to leave to find better jobs, even though some retirees have migrated from the big cities to rural areas in search of peace and quiet. Although their money is welcome, older people often fail to see the need for economic development, particularly if it means higher taxes...
...Although Ryan can boast of his no-hitter record, he certainly should keep quiet when the subject of base on balls comes up. Mr. No-Hitter has walked more than 150 batters five seasons in his career. He is also only the second pitcher in baseball history to give up more than 200 free passes to first base in a season. Ryan did it twice (1974, 1977). Fortunately for Ryan, one Hall of Famer holds the single-season record for most walks. Name...
...quiet, now," I said, "but next weekend, they'll be playing again. Then this place will be rocking...
...spent five years on the House Select Committee on Intelligence, he has never been a member of the Armed Services panel, has never performed military service or worked at the Pentagon. But in the wake of the Tower tempest, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle anticipate a quiet and speedy Senate review. "This time it will be a confirmation," said Senate minority leader Robert Dole, "not an execution...