Search Details

Word: sweep (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...sweep became a distinct possibility when the Bulldogs scored four times in the bottom of the inning...

Author: By Dan Breiner, | Title: Batsmen Break Even | 4/14/1986 | See Source »

...side" Eagles returned the favor with a 6-0 victory of their own, then completed a sweep of the lower matches with a 4-0 win in the "D-side" contest...

Author: By Adam J. Epstein, | Title: Rugby Swings Into Spring | 4/11/1986 | See Source »

Peter Palandjian saved three third-set match points in defeating Kentucky's David Keevian, 3-6, 6-5, 7-5. Without his comeback, the Crimson would have needed to sweep all three doubles matches to take the team...

Author: By Steve Li, | Title: Netmen Settle Kentucky Feud After Losing Tennessee Tussle | 4/7/1986 | See Source »

...Communists. "We are very skeptical about the N.P.A.'s sincerity," said a State Department official. On the whole, the Reagan Administration was relieved that Aquino's interim constitution brought an end to weeks of deliberation, but remained anxious about the problems ahead. "Mrs. Aquino was able to sweep aside the vestiges of Marcos' structure with a pen," observed a State Department official, "but how things get done is not yet clear...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Philippines Purging Marcos' Legacy | 4/7/1986 | See Source »

...commercial development of Harvard Squarecontinues to sweep towards the Bank St. area,residents hope to preserve at least part of theneighborhood's charm which has kept themthere--some for more than fifty years...

Author: By Daniel B. Wroblewski, | Title: Development Threatens Bank St. Neighborhood | 4/2/1986 | See Source »

Previous | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | Next