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Word: seem (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Nonetheless, Phinney says, although it may seem as if students who conduct summer thesis research have an unfair advantage, "it doesn't make a crucial difference" because "the people who will get summas will get them anyway...

Author: By Kelly D. Eckel, | Title: Do It Right: Research While You Tan | 9/30/1988 | See Source »

...Canada, you've already lost one revered athlete in Wayne Gretzky, and your must now share the shame of your Olympic star surrendering his gold medal in the 100-meter dash, a world record accomplishment tarnished because of steroids. All your efforts to sponsor your athlete seem worthless. You have a right to be dismayed...

Author: By David Y. Cooper, | Title: Hall of Shame | 9/29/1988 | See Source »

This year's Columbia Lions, a squad which includes athletes who were admitted under the new policy, seem as unable to roar as the previous few teams. Columbia has jumped out to a 0-2 start, extending its consecutive-game losing streak to 43. Even with the added help, the Lions may not be ready...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: Making the Grade | 9/29/1988 | See Source »

...come from, you can't focus attention on getting a steady job or getting your children to school, and you can't break out of the poverty cycle that helped make you homeless in the first place. A shelter is not a home, even though George Bush can't seem to tell the difference...

Author: By John J. Murphy, | Title: Bush: Gimme Shelters | 9/27/1988 | See Source »

Memoirs out of Washington lately all seem to have an explosive revelation, the better to have a crack at the best-seller list. Lyndon Johnson's aide Richard Goodwin writes that the former President, near the end of his term, had become paranoid. Former White House Chief of Staff Donald Regan gave us Government- by-astrology; former Reagan Spokesman Larry Speakes told of making up quotes for the President. In addition, recent news stories have reminded the nation of Richard Nixon's ugly displays of anti-Semitism. Now comes Landslide: The Unmaking of the President: 1984-1988 by Reporters Jane...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Was Reagan Out of It? | 9/26/1988 | See Source »

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