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Word: tenors (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Hovey handles this transformation prudently, choosing not to act out a drastic change of character, instead letting the circumstances around him shape his metamorphosis. His easy command of Gilbert's dialogue renders his earnest, deadpan performance natural and often slyly comical. Hovey uses his strong, sweet tenor to a similar end, mocking ever so slightly his heartwrenchingly serious solos...

Author: By Michael W. Miller, | Title: A G & S Surprise | 12/11/1980 | See Source »

...admirable theory, but the whole tradition of the demonic robot assumes that when a metal creature feels immortal longings, no mere law can rein him in. Arthur C. Clarke demonstrated that in 2001. The computer HAL not only operates the space ship and talks in a supercilious tenor but is so exalted by its own superiority ("I am incapable of making an error") that it starts killing the astronauts who interfere with its plans. In a 1976 MGM effort titled Demon Seed, a presumptuous robot goes even further and fulfills the sinful ambition of making Julie Christie pregnant. But then...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Demons and Monsters | 12/8/1980 | See Source »

...officials duly noted the general tenor of play by handing out six yellow cards, five to Bulldogs and one to an innocent-looking Richard Berkman...

Author: By Mark H. Doctoroff, | Title: Booters Squeak By Elis, 2-1, End Slate With 10-4-1 Mark | 11/24/1980 | See Source »

Horn is the new vocalist, quite a challenge in the wake of Anderson's high tenor and the band's ten-year reliance on his voice. Horn can't hit Anderson's heights, but his range is impressive, especially in the songs from Drama, the latest Yes release...

Author: By John Krout, | Title: Yes | 11/18/1980 | See Source »

...keeping with the burlesque tenor of Saturday's college football contest at Harvard Stadium, the star of the game was a 70-year...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, | Title: Saturday's Sideshows | 11/10/1980 | See Source »

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