Word: spectacularity
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Then there were the problems posed by nature. In October last year, a downpour sent near record floodwaters roaring along the spectacular gorge of the Williams, over the wall protecting the powerhouse and down into the turbine level. The water in the powerhouse fouled the turbine equipment and the vital compressors, which power the hydraulic systems, with stones and silt. The compressors had to be completely rebuilt...
...Dukakis is probably too far behind to turn the election around on his own. He needs an outside event to open a window. Some Bush strategists contend that only a serious illness or injury to the Vice President could give Dukakis the edge. But something a bit less spectacular could probably provide the opportunity: a serious Bush stumble, an international embarrassment or a sudden stock-market bust...
...sense of permanent motion and quest, of search for something that is finally his own. It is possible, of course, that after so many years, he is closing in upon that something right now, and will discover both America and himself in the most spectacular...
Cochrane was no Roger Staubach Saturday afternoon at the Stadium. He was just a sophomore quarterback who completed three of six passes for 33 yards. Not spectacular. But good enough...
Once again, the Big Red stole another victory from the Crimson. The last-minute comeback was less than dramatic, less than spectacular...