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Word: sacksful (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Up to a million Americans will die in the next twenty years from a cancer-like malignant tumor that they will contract from constant exposure to asbestos, exposure that as urban dwellers they cannot now avoid. This fatal growth, called mesothelioma, can develop twenty to forty years after its victims...

Author: By John G. Freund and Eric B. Rothenberg, S | Title: The Asbestos Labyrinth | 5/22/1974 | See Source »

The fibers, intermeshing with the tissue of the lung, had condensed to form small asbestos bodies that were visible upon autopsy. They had passed from the lungs into the pleural and peritonial sacks, and over a 20- to 40-year period had caused the malignant growths.

Author: By John G. Freund and Eric B. Rothenberg, S | Title: The Asbestos Labyrinth | 5/22/1974 | See Source »

The process by which airborne fiber levels are measured is, unfortunately, enormously time-consuming. It requires the use of a complex air pumping device which, attached to a worker's belt, draws air through a hose connected to a filter pinned to his lapel. But even if measurement is taken...

Author: By John G. Freund and Eric B. Rothenberg, S | Title: The Asbestos Labyrinth | 5/22/1974 | See Source »

Hogan also stole a pair of bases during the weekend as he was on his way to becoming base-stealing champ in the league. The Crimson speed merchant has pilfered 18 sacks on the season to lead the squad.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Leigh Hogan Is Player of the Week | 5/21/1974 | See Source »

"We weren't really psyched for the race when College Boat Club (last year's runner-up at the Nationals) didn't show up," said cox Amy Sacks. "We were rowing against teams that we had beaten four times already this year. But it was nice to win it."

Author: By Ellen A. Cooper and Andrew P. Quigley, S | Title: Radcliffe Fours, Eights Demolish Foes; Weekend Regattas End Perfect Season | 5/20/1974 | See Source »

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