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Word: ridings (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...short-term jobs, including a stint at Pull for Youth, a Houston program serving ghetto youngsters. "I wasn't interested in taking root," he says. "I was having fun." Once, with Marvin as company, he decided to take a few of the Pull for Youth kids on a plane ride. One of them became abusive and refused to be hushed. So George used a simple pilot's trick: he momentarily stalled the engine, scaring his passengers into white- knuckled silence...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Junior Is His Own Bush Now: GEORGE W. BUSH | 7/31/1989 | See Source »

...ambitious politician, a crisis can also be an opportunity. Cast in the sympathetic role of a reformer, Kemp could ride the current wave of unsolicited attention into a bright political future. Though he has appointed , a deputy to ride herd on the reform effort, it is Kemp who will be judged by the results. And an image of Mr. Clean -- or even better, Mr. Cleanup -- would look fine in 1996, if nimble Jack can pull...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick | 7/24/1989 | See Source »

...calm down and search my sentiments. Although I generally thrive on the activity of the Square and Harvard Yard, sometimes the area can be downright overwhelming with its street musicians, dancing bears and frantic pedestrians. A long run along the banks of the Charles River or just a ride on the subway and a walk through downtown Boston has, more often than not, given me perspective on my life at school and the decisions I want to make...

Author: By Katherine E. Bliss, | Title: A Texan Avoiding Becoming a `Blue-Bellied Yankee' | 7/7/1989 | See Source »

...soccer team will probably ride as high as oft-injured star forward Derek Mills and its untested freshman goalies can play. But once again, Coach Mike Getman's team should be nationally-ranked...

Author: By Michael Stankiewicz, | Title: Harvard, the Haven for Armchair Athletes | 7/7/1989 | See Source »

...service akin to public transportation and that drivers should pay for the privilege. So the council will charge owners of private cars or motorcycles a $45 monthly fee for using their vehicles downtown on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The permit would also let holders ride the subway and buses...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sweden: Pay Up or Leave Town | 6/19/1989 | See Source »

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