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Word: superbness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Plastic politician," said London's Observer; "Organization man," said the News Chronicle; "Very spirit of togetherness," sneered the London Daily Mirror; "Mechanical smile," said the Daily Herald; "Superb political gamesmanship," said the Manchester Guardian. In one of the odd situations of modern diplomacy, Nixon was personally on trial and double-dared to make a misstep...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE VICE-PRESIDENCY: The Double Dare | 12/8/1958 | See Source »

Center: Walter Jackson ("Jackie") Burkett, 21, Auburn; 6 ft. 4 in., 220 lbs. Junior. Major: forestry. Superb blocker with good speed, built in classic mold of pro-type middle guard; sure to be eagerly sought despite occasionally troublesome shoulder injury...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/8/1958 | See Source »

Hamlet, Twelfth Night, and Henry V. To see or not to see Old Vic is a question easily answered: the company, now in MONTREAL, is superb...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Listings: Time Listings, Dec. 8, 1958 | 12/8/1958 | See Source »

...express, in a small measure, the gratitude of the nation. I request that you consider the merits of his young son [19-month-old Iven C. Kincheloe III] for appointment as a cadet in the U.S.A.F. Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo. His rich inheritance stems from a father whose superb technical skill and selfless dedication to country were demonstrated in outstanding fashion in his perilous duties as an experimental flight test pilot...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: In a Small Measure | 12/1/1958 | See Source »

...agreed with the public that it was a "monotonous and cold'' work. Nevertheless, he returned to it after 25 years and extensively revised it. Not often performed, the revised Boccanegra is a fascinating melange of early Verdian flamboyance and late Verdian depth. In this LP version a superb cast kindles enough vocal splendors, especially in the ensemble passages, to suggest Boccanegra as a candidate for frequent restaging...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: New Records, Dec. 1, 1958 | 12/1/1958 | See Source »

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