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Word: spotting (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Bush embodies many of the skills that Dukakis's Democratic opponents did and that Dukakis lacks. Bush has a strong command of the issues, including foreign policy, and national government experience. A skilled debater, Bush promises to put Dukakis on the spot when they go head-to-head this fall...

Author: By Jonathan S. Cohn, | Title: Going Down by Default | 4/21/1988 | See Source »

...over the voters in the swing states, Dukakis can't rely on his record as a capable leader. A well-crafted attack on Bush's weakest spot--his role in the Iran-Contra affair--may be enough to bring down his candidacy. But Dukakis shouldn't count on it. He must show that his policy in office would be a far better alternative to four more years of Republican rule...

Author: By Jonathan S. Cohn, | Title: Going Down by Default | 4/21/1988 | See Source »

...have a soft spot for swimmers," O'Connell says...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: Wookies of the Year Learn Quickly | 4/20/1988 | See Source »

...first two Black-and-White trys came off 5-meter scrums, including a score in the first five minutes. Gillian Caldwell and Lisa Brown were in the right spot to touch the ball down...

Author: By Casey J. Lartigue jr., | Title: W. Ruggers Capture N.E. Championships | 4/18/1988 | See Source »

...anything like a soft spot for Woody Allen, you can't go wrong with this show. Play It Again Sam is well-conceived, well-produced, wellacted and very, very funny. Go ahead, kid. Even if you don't enjoy yourself, there's nothing a little bourbon and soda wouldn't help...

Author: By Will Meyerhofer, | Title: Trenchcoat Warfare | 4/15/1988 | See Source »

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