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Word: socks (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...some moral point about getting an education, working hard," Bill recalls, "but you'd hardly notice because he'd be so funny and ramble around so much." Russell encouraged the yarns of his precocious eldest grandson. At the end of a session, he would fish around in a sock full of change that was tied to his belt and reward him with the then princely sum of 25 cents. Already Cosby was learning that comedy could...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: I Do Believe in Control | 9/28/1987 | See Source »

...narrative that has something wrong with it. Tightly made in its parts, the book sags as a whole. Dunne, a journalist and, with Wife Joan Didion, writer of such filmscripts as A Star Is Born and True Confessions, seems to have put his notebooks, filing cabinet and even his sock drawer to good use. His descriptions of courtrooms and Hollywood living rooms suggest nimble legwork and a fine ear. Agent to agent: "You can say what you want about communism, but those boys know how to structure a deal." A caterer on the subject of specialty bar mitzvahs: " 'Mr. Wonderful...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: A Generation of Vipers THE RED WHITE AND BLUE | 3/9/1987 | See Source »

...began to see signs for Chapstick and Sunglasses. As we approached the city, we passed a few suburban communities. The largest was called Bic Pens. Another was called Lone Glove. We sped though Lone Sock, Disposable Lighters, Backs of Earrings and Single Cufflinks...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dry Lip Delirium | 1/30/1987 | See Source »

Shying away from purses on principle, and anxious to delude would-be wallet-snatchers, I deposited $200 between sock and sole of my right Nike...

Author: By Jessica Dorman, | Title: A Journey Between Bonfires and Sleeping Bags | 10/7/1986 | See Source »

...works since last December, the really convincing facsimile comes replete with photos and graphics in pretty pastel colors. One sure-fire knee-slapper depicts Sigourney Weaver being attacked by a killer sock puppet in a clip from "Aliens." Another guaranteed yuck-getter details the wide variety of things athletes stick up their noses...

Author: By John C. Yoo, | Title: What Are 'We' Reading? Lampy USA Today Spoof | 9/15/1986 | See Source »

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