Word: rolled
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Among Democrats, Tennessee's 35-year-old Governor Frank Clement is a man to watch-and to hear. With a rafter-quaking oratorical style. Clement hopes to roll his throbbing clauses to the vice-presidency this year. A typical Clement peroration: "Once in this world, a lonely figure climbed a cross-marked hill, and went from there into an airless tomb. He was the foe of lies, dishonor, theft and treachery. He was the champion of truth, honor, faith and bravery. It is my fervent prayer that I can so live as to be worthy of His sacrifice...
...years ago the budget proposed private financing of new power plants for TVA; the 1957 budget asks for funds to get going on some new Government-built steam plants pending congressional approval of a revenue bond program. The fixed Government charges roll on relentlessly: interest on the Government debt is budgeted at $7 billion, and total veterans' benefits at $4.9 billion, up $86 million. By the end of the century, the President noted, veterans' compensation and pension payments may be twice the present $3 billion unless some changes are made in the system...
...Roll out the barrel
Matthews North scored twice immediately after Mower had counted in the opening seconds, and continued to roll up points throughout the first two periods. The score at the end of the half stood...
...head and nothing to stop the pain of being alive. He begs a blonde tramp (Kim Novak) who loves him to get him just one fix. She refuses and pleads with him to give it up. He says he can't. It's easier to roll all the pain up into one big ball and then kill it with a needle...