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Word: stand (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...conservatism had reached its peak in 1946. The voter had spoken-when he was good & ready-with a flat and incontrovertible voice. The voice announced a new chapter in U.S. politics. Harry Truman was now the absolute boss of a resurgent Democratic Party. Republicans might not be able to stand it. But the Republic could...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE NATION: Independence Day | 11/8/1948 | See Source »

However, Stanley G. Karson '48 1PA a member of the State Chapter of AVC called the Democratic sweep "a vindication of virtually every major stand AVC has taken in the past three years...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Beaten, But Not Bowed, Politicos Trumpet Retreat | 11/4/1948 | See Source »

...outdoors presented here is one of cloud-filled skies and dust-covered prairie. It is a world handled by a small hand of cow-punchers. They cope with their world not be shooting pistols in the air against a tastefully setting sun; they are more genuine than that. They stand guard in the rain; they gripe about their food; they get tried and try to quit. Not once do they leer at some dance-hall floozy in a clap-board Honky-tonk. "Red River" avoids this sort of bunkum and gives a convincing picture of a cowboy's existence, laced...

Author: By Don Spence, | Title: Red River | 11/4/1948 | See Source »

Then in the last period Eliot traveled again. A sustained march carried to the 6 inch line, but an inspiring goal line stand by the Puritan line held the Elephants there for two plays. Finally Galphin bulled his way through the middle for the score...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Eliot Stretches Skein; Kirkland Wins | 11/2/1948 | See Source »

Earlier this year Idler presented two contempopary one-act plays: Tennessee Williams' "At Liberty" and Christopher Morley's "The Rehearsal." The plays appeared for a one-night stand October...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Idler Still Seeks A 'Perfect Lover' | 11/2/1948 | See Source »

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