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Word: sweep (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Sweep away phony technical standards for imports, used primarily to keep foreign goods...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Moving Toward Freer Trade | 4/23/1979 | See Source »

...closest contest of the afternoon. Roberts took the first set easily, 6-3, playing very relaxed tennis. Dalton came back to take the second set, 7-6, grabbing the tiebreaker, 5-4, after Roberts failed to convert three match points. Using her new momentum, Dalton weny on to sweep the final...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Elis Shut Out Netwomen; Crimson Takes One Set | 4/23/1979 | See Source »

...meter race, usually a Harvard stronghold, turned into a nightmare when Eddie Sheehan fell ill and withdrew after leading for the first half. Northeastern went on to sweep the first three spots to snatch a slim, three-point lead...

Author: By Laurence S. Grafstein, | Title: Huskies Slip Past Crimson With Victory in Final Relay | 4/18/1979 | See Source »

Senior Posey Bryan established a new record in the 400-meter run, passing teammate Kathy Dorsey down the stretch to win in 1:01.5. Becky Rodgers finished third in that race to complete the sweep...

Author: By Panos P. Constantinides, | Title: Trackwomen Destroy Elis As Johnson, Harper Star | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

Freshman Johnson led a strong field event squad--competing inside the dry ITT--which piled up 31 points. The Yardling led a Harvard sweep in the discus with a record-breaking 109-ft., 6-in. toss...

Author: By Panos P. Constantinides, | Title: Trackwomen Destroy Elis As Johnson, Harper Star | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

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