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Word: rubberize (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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Perhaps I should clarify the word "blown." When I say blown, I don't mean that I had a flat tire; I mean that I had no tire whatsoever in a place where I quite needed one. The only thing I had was a few shreds of burning rubber...

Author: By Daniel B. Baer, | Title: The Lessons Harvard Hasn't Taught Me | 3/2/1999 | See Source »

...pulled over-as much as you can pull over on a road that is carved into the mountains-and prayed quickly before getting out of the car. I had taken a couple of steps when I smelled the burning rubber and before I got around to the back of the car I knew I was in trouble. Sure enough, the rear right tire had blown...

Author: By Daniel B. Baer, | Title: The Lessons Harvard Hasn't Taught Me | 3/2/1999 | See Source »

...years. Once unthinkable, the idea that foreigners might "save" Japanese companies is becoming commonplace. Witness Merrill Lynch and its absorption of Yamaichi Securities, or General Electric Capital Corp. and its $6.5 billion takeover of one of Japan's biggest leasing companies. Or Goodyear's bid to control Sumitomo Rubber Industries. If it is shameful to be acquired by foreigners, at least Nissan president Hanawa is far from alone...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nissan Calls For A Tow | 3/1/1999 | See Source »

Fuerza Latina heated up the audience with moves that Smith described as "caliente," and stomp-style dancers from the Harvard African Students' Association thundered on stage in rubber boots...

Author: By Sasha A. Haines-stiles, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Star Will Smith Gets Jiggy on Sanders Stage | 2/22/1999 | See Source »

Originally trained as an engineer McMahon helped design a special springy running surface known as the "tuned" track in Harvard's Gordon indoor Track and Tennis Facility. According to Lewis, McMahon filmed runners running on various surfaces ranging from foam rubber to poured cement and then observed the mechanics of their motion...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Prof. McMahon, 'Tuned Track' Creator, Dies at 55 | 2/19/1999 | See Source »

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