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Word: slims (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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More likely, however, the trip is intended to upgrade the Agnew image. After his abrasive appearances on the U.S. banquet circuit, distance may lend Agnew the aura of an American statesman. Then, too, there is not much for Agnew to do at home just now. Summer months are slim ones on the political fund-raising circuit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE VICE PRESIDENCY: Round-the-World Stroking | 7/12/1971 | See Source »

Such statistics invite a protest movement, and it fell to a long-haired, slim, intense youth named Saadya Marciano, 20, to organize it. Born in Marseille while his wandering father was in transit from Morocco to Israel, Saadya is one of nine children and a product of a Jerusalem slum called Musrara. He entered the army at 18, spent nearly half his seven months of service in jail, and was finally discharged as unfit. Since then, unable to get a job because of his service record, he has spent his time idling with other Arab-speaking Sephardic youths in Musrara...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World: Middle East: Israel's Other War | 6/21/1971 | See Source »

...though she is being singled out for her individuality, her good spirits, or her charm. A street confrontation is never personal; it is always, in Buber's terms, and I-It relationship, never I-Thou. The woman must always be made to feel like an object under appraisal. Slim and rich, like a good cigarette. Soft, like a pair of slippers, Sleek...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String Walking The Streets | 6/17/1971 | See Source »

...first turning point of the season, and the first true recognition of the potential of the squad came in Ithaca in April. Holding a slim one half game lead in the League, Harvard belted Cornell 5-0, 1-0 to drop the Big Red far off the pace.. Meanwhile, miracles were reported as Princeton and Navy beat themselves on careless losses...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Crimson Nine is Unlikely Powerhouse | 6/17/1971 | See Source »

...alums. Caborn Elliott '46 would be a likely choice, but he is also a member of the Board of Overseers, and thus might be disqualified. The only other well-known name in the class is that of author and critic John Simon, whose chances are, to say the least, slim...

Author: By Michael Ryan, | Title: Dunlop Over Medeiros 14-1 In Honorary Degree Race | 6/16/1971 | See Source »

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