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Word: scarf (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...There I was standing in the lobby of my chic Latin Quarter hotel, in my handmade suit, Burberry coat and Paul Stuart scarf, when this French couple comes up to me and asks whether I'm their cab driver. I was polite, I just said no. At the time I was angry, but thinking about it later, I was furious. Those guys just weren't seeing...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NEWSPEAK | 2/12/1994 | See Source »

...Silberhaus home where the family eagerly awaits party guests, and Clara and Fritz eagerly await the accompanying presents. Their mysterious and magical godfather, Dr. Drosselmeyer (Laszlo Berdo) enters once all the guests have arrived with a number of surprises that delight the children on stage and off--a scarf turns into a bird, the clock magically obeys his hands, Harlequin and Columbine wind-up dolls (Pollyana Ribeiro and Gabriel Otevrel) dance beautifully and humorously, and most importantly, the godfather presents Clara with a much desired nutcracker. The inclusion of a new and wonderfully executed pas de deux between Clara (Brittany...

Author: By Amanda S. Federman, | Title: An Enchanting Nutcracker | 12/9/1993 | See Source »

What, for example, is to be done about the club tie? The tie debate, already leaked to the press, has members in a tizzy. They've got to find some substitute for this traditional gift since, after all, women don't wear ties. How about a club scarf, or maybe a club garter belt...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: To the Fly, Our Deepest Sympathies | 10/2/1993 | See Source »

While driving his quarry to the chop shop, Wills kept a red plaid scarf -- his trademark -- wrapped tightly around the steering column to hide the damage and avoid suspicion. He used the same red material to block the warehouse's windows and keep out prying eyes. A stern taskmaster, he forbade drug use by employees and demanded that they keep the garage immaculate. Oil spills were mopped instantly, while car parts were piled like groceries -- in perfect stacks. Ever wily, he split his operation into distinct divisions: thieves and choppers. No one but Wills knew the complete workings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Car Thief At Large | 8/16/1993 | See Source »

...California sun sparkles through the palm trees. The movie star, her platinum hair shielded from the wind by a scarf, drives up in a turquoise convertible. Her boyfriend, dressed incongruously in suit and tie, leaps into the car with a boyish bounce. "Let's go, Monroe," he chirps. She replies: "Yes, sir, Mr. Attorney General...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Some Like It Hot | 8/9/1993 | See Source »

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