Word: quieter
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...ILLUSION THAT YOUTH IS happy," said W. Somerset Maugham. "An illusion of those who have lost it." That illusion has been fading especially fast in one of the most prosperous and conservative corners of the country, home to the fantasy capital of America, Disneyland, and to a host of quieter fantasies as well. For residents of Orange County, California, the most perishable myth would seem to be that honor students, computer geniuses and star athletes would make headlines only for their remarkable achievements, never for their ruthless crimes...
While Carlo cheers the team on vocally, Garcia remains much quieter, encouraging players individually. Although her style is far from flamboyant, Garcia is a strong leader who takes pride in the accomplishments of her teammates...
...upper floors--There are now offices and class rooms in Boylston. These could be turned into quieter student lounges and meeting rooms for campus groups, like they are currently planning for the Memorial Hall basement. They could turn one into a television lounge area like at the law school in Harkness Commons. One could be a study room. They could still hold classes and section there during the day if necessary...
...Since the rule went into effect, it has beennoticeably quieter," he said
...while some teaching fellows still hold office hours in the Square's cafes, Groat says his students prefer a place that is "quieter--much more quiet...