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Word: somehow (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Others of the Palace Guard were also involved somehow with Hughes' drugs and metal "medication" box, Margulis and Stewart had observed. From time to time, certain aides would bring in sealed packets or envelopes to replenish or add to whatever was in the metal box. These packets were referred to cryptically as "The Man's goodies...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: Scenes from the Hidden Years | 12/13/1976 | See Source »

...Arrowood for revealing their spiritual side: they are dedicated musicians. There is no indication of this in Donald Elliott's didactic text, a series of short essays in which the instruments of the orchestra archly explain their characteristics. Thus the bassoon: "I am something of a deep thinker." Somehow, this unpromising libretto inspired Arrowood to portray each instrument being performed by one of his bewigged and frock-coated reptiles. The results are as absurd-and as charming-as Babar the elephant enjoying the Comédie Françhise...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: GIFT BOOKS | 12/13/1976 | See Source »

...occasions do not occur often, but when they do, it is invariably because the singer is worrying about the effect she is making. "Always looking for the magic traps you," she says. "When you've done your homework and understand every nuance of the characterization and music, it somehow frees you. Ironically, when you forget about putting out magic, it happens...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Von Stade: Forget the Magic | 12/13/1976 | See Source »

position of asking for something 'special,' some 'extra' stimulation, or they somehow try to subliminally send messages to a partner who often is not even aware that he should be listening... So all too often women just do without--or fake...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Hite Report | 12/8/1976 | See Source »

...either by asking for the type of stimulation she prefers or by masturbating. Orgasm becomes a verb, something that one does rather than something given or had. This concluding recommendation is, however, problematic. If the women originally felt embarrassed or ill at ease expressing their wants, it seems somehow unrealistic for Hite simply to counsel "taking charge" when precisely that sort of affirmative action has proven to be so difficult. Hite does not present a realistic solution to this dilemma. She merely insists that women need not feel inhibited...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Hite Report | 12/8/1976 | See Source »

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