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Word: semi (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...young archeologist described the area as "semi-wild." He added, "The insects were the worst bother. Although the Montana is reputedly crawling with poisonous snakes, I saw only...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Student Discovers Ancient Civilization | 1/9/1957 | See Source »

...Generation. For all his newfangled, semi-bullet-proof vest of spun glass and nylon, Author Russ was in a war that was part French-and-Indian ambush tactics and part World War I trench fighting. Long before Russ joined the outfit on New Year's Day 1953, the Korean war had become a stalemate of dug-in positions. Massive mortar and artillery barrages confined both sides to night patrols, reconnaissance, ambush or recovery of the dead. With a certain Byronesque recklessness, Russ volunteered for them all. A Book-of-the-Month Club selection for January, The Last Parallel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Americans at War | 1/7/1957 | See Source »

...answer is the old hockey word "hustle," which the Crimson used to great advantage in defeating Boston University in the semi-finals and B.C. in the finals. And the hustle itself was prompted by a near-upset at the hands of Army in the first round...

Author: By Charles Steedman, | Title: Crimson Sextet Wins Holiday Tournament | 1/7/1957 | See Source »

...first edition ten months ago, that TV can add to music a certain intimate magic, and even some musical values not available in concert halls. There are probably millions of viewers who find the wait between such shows too long, and would be grateful for an occasional festival or semi-festival sprinkled through the year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: Kudos & Cholers | 12/24/1956 | See Source »

...Crimson meets Army at 4 p.m. at Watson next Thursday in the opening game and should move easily into the semi-finals at the Arena Friday night...

Author: By Charles Steedman, | Title: Varsity Six in Tourney, To Face Army in Opener | 12/21/1956 | See Source »

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