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Word: slams (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Last June voters in Los Angeles ousted City Council President Pat Russell, a staunch ally of Mayor Tom Bradley and developers, replacing her with an unknown who promised to slam the brakes on overbuilding. Bradley has now modified his pro-growth policies to protect his chances for re-election...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Not In My Neighborhood | 1/25/1988 | See Source »

Hotchkin hit the ground with Adelphi defender Paul Tetlow on a close play, and Tetlow made an intentional slam against the midfielder's forehead as the pair stood...

Author: By Jennifer M. Frey, | Title: Winter's Here and the Booters Are Hot | 12/3/1987 | See Source »

...center Corey Beasley scored 15 second-half points to lead the Eagles, who shot an unbelievable 75 percent in the half. When guard Jamie Benton hit Tyrone Scott for an alley-oop slam dunk at the 9:35 mark to give B.C. a 40-point lead, 95-55, the Crimson's fate was sealed...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: B.C. Blasts M. Cagers, 121-80 | 12/2/1987 | See Source »

...works--like it did against the Golden Eagles--the scampering Crimson defenders will cause a lot of turnovers, and make a lot of steals. If it doesn't--like it didn't against the Redmen--the Crimson will give up a lot of spectacular slam dunks...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: Mystery Story | 12/2/1987 | See Source »

...when a big guy or two knocks, Cleary'snever been one to slam the door. Chris Biotti--all6-ft., 2-in. and 200-Ibs of him--showed up twoyears ago and brought the Crimson more stature ifnot more goals. Biotti jumped to the big leaguesthis year, accepting a spot in the Calgary Flames'minor league organization, so there was a big gapin the Harvard roster...

Author: By Mark Brazaitis, | Title: When Badder is Better | 12/2/1987 | See Source »

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