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Word: sayes (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...slowly take the offensive, all in the guise of supporting Yale. "Yale is such a great school," you should say. "And lucky for you, you're not burdened with the reputation of being the world's best...

Author: By Joshua M. Sharfstein, | Title: Mind Games Before The Game | 11/15/1989 | See Source »

Again, the trick is to agree. "Yale played a great game," you should say, "as they always do once a year. You're so lucky you only have to bother with that one game. We must worry about the ECAC playoffs, the Beanpot and ultimately the NCAA championship. So much hassle...

Author: By Joshua M. Sharfstein, | Title: Mind Games Before The Game | 11/15/1989 | See Source »

Casually mention that your Yale acceptance letter is crumpled up somewhere in the corner of your desk. Note that your mother begged you not to chose Yale over Harvard. And for the coup de grace, say you really should have chosen Yale, as safety schools often prove to be the best choice...

Author: By Joshua M. Sharfstein, | Title: Mind Games Before The Game | 11/15/1989 | See Source »

Nelson did not say how long the strike would last, but added that Amherst students are hoping to gather support from graduate students and other UMass campuses...

Author: By Merel R. Newmark, | Title: UMass Students Still on Strike | 11/15/1989 | See Source »

East Germany's new premier said the Berlin Wall must remain, to keep AIDS, crime and other Western problems out of his country. He promised a coalition government but did not say whether the opposition could join...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: West Germany Offers Aid Package to East | 11/15/1989 | See Source »

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