Word: rave
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...though expected for some time, caused an uproar. The London Daily Express called it "an outrageous interference with the rights we enjoy, nothing less than a sinister erosion of freedom in Britain." Many Britons simply regretted the demise of the slick cigarette commercials, many of which draw more rave notices than the regular programs. The sell is soft and jingles are out, but the British are attracted by the scenes of mountain streams, horse country and fast sports cars...
...ourselves, we would prefer a critical appraisal that evidenced some understanding and care to a blithe rave exhibiting zero sensitivity to what a director and his cast have attempted. It is difficult for us to obtain thoughtful and constructive assessments from outside sources, and we wish we could look to the CRIMSON for help, even in an astringent context...
...Raving Demagogue." Then, for the first time since the campaign began, the President climbed down from the battle's summit and made for Barry in language that, to his own credit, he had eschewed in the past. "We will do all these things," he cried, "because we love people instead of hate them; because we have faith in America, not fear of the future; because you are strong men of vision instead of frightened crybabies; because you know it takes a man who loves his country to build a house instead of a raving, ranting demagogue who wants...
WORLD'S FAIR, N.Y., April 22,--The largest and most elaborate fair in history opened here today, but it did not get rave reviews...
...does shoot-swish! Rare is the pro who hits on 50% of his field-goal attempts. As a college sophomore last year, Bradley banged in 48%, is up to 52% this year, and he once sank 58 consecutive free throws-something that no pro has ever done. Basketball buffs rave about his "great eye" and "touch." But Bradley snorts at the cliches. "You just have to develop self-discipline," he says, "a self-discipline that makes you practice in one spot until you make 25 baskets from that spot, a self-discipline not to go to bed until...