Word: slow
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...measures. If that failed, they would have to accept the inevitability of an early election-probably this June, a year ahead of schedule. It would be an election they may well lose, but the Communists are leery of winning. Given what observers call a choice of "a gun or slow poison" (a quick, risky election or the certainty of ever-increasing Communist influence), the Christian Democrats seemed inclined to try shooting...
...players are faster, stronger and bushier than ever-New York is a notable exception now that George Steinbrenner has decreed short hair in order to instill "Yankee pride" in his players-but they still fit into the diamond in such a way as to generate the same slow magnetism of yore. Football fans pay up to $18 a seat for thrills, chills, shocks and jolts. Baseball fans welcome thrills, too; last year's rousing World Series remains a vivid memory. But for their money they just ask for flavor. It won't be easy for the sport...
...wife Jeanette give the cage a mighty push. As it begins to turn, Bale hops inside, then makes like a hamster in an exercise wheel. As the cage rises, he runs up the inside to help maintain speed. When it reaches the top, Bale backpedals frantically to slow the whooshing descent, reversing again at the bottom to propel himself around the loop once more...
...varsity lacrosse team recovered from a slow start on Saturday to register its first Ivy League victory of the campaign, charging past the Yale Bulldogs...
Besides the inclement weather, the linksters had to contend with slow, rain-filmed green and plugged lies...