Word: spoil
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...royalty, the English economist and journalist Walter Bagehot wrote, "Its mystery is its life. We must not let in daylight upon magic." Charles and Diana have allowed the shutters to be opened just a crack. To spread them any further would spoil the illusion. To be modern, yet keep the mystique--that is the trick. It is a trick that Charles and Diana have gracefully mastered...
...investigation of utilities' storm readiness, while Long Islanders fumed over the fact that the chairman of Lilco, the often bumbling local utility, was holidaying in Europe while they groped in the dark. In desperation Lilco distributed 100 tons of dry ice to residents who were watching their food spoil. All told, Gloria did less damage than expected by meteorologists and hyperactive news organizations, but its misery was prolonged...
Lamont Greer, Brian White, Rufus Jones, Robert Santiago, Santiago again and Brian O'Neil scored touchdowns in just over 15 minutes in the third and fourth quarters to spoil the debut of Columbia Coach Jim Garrett and to give Harvard its biggest point total since it spanked the Lions...
...soon gets back to his forte of high speed demolition, however. Fans of the Road Warrior will find nothing new here, which is just fine. And though the end of the film is a bit of a cop out, it can't spoil what is surely one the best treats of the summer
...realized I was with child." As a memento of their visit, Spielberg bought a Monet, which hangs on their living room wall. In the den is the original Rosebud sled used in Citizen Kane. As for the discipline of fatherhood, Spielberg will let history be his guide: "My mom spoiled me. I'll spoil the baby. Amy will be strong with Max, and I'll be the pushover." But he promises a change. "Until now Amy and I have looked elsewhere for our 400 cc of real life -- spell that r-e-e-l. I'm great with a movie...