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Word: thrust (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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Virtually form the minute Capriati emerged from her crib, her father thrust the tennis racquet into her hand, ready to take both his daughter and himself step-by-step down the road to fame and fortune. As a famous child, Capriati seemed oblivious to her surroundings. Yet one day, the fun and frolic of fame was likely to transform itself into a deeper commitment to her full-time...

Author: By Jill L. Brenner, | Title: Society: Guilty As Charged | 2/16/1995 | See Source »

Pfieffer blew kisses to the Porcellian members cheering from the club's windows and waved at the numerous arms thrust out of Mass. Ave. office windows...

Author: By Victoria E.M. Cain, | Title: Pudding Honors Woman of Year Pfeiffer | 2/14/1995 | See Source »

Manchester United thrust itself back into contention for the English Premier League soccer title yesterday with a controversial 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford, Manchester...

Author: By Darren M. Kilfars, | Title: UNITED THEY STAND. . . . | 1/23/1995 | See Source »

Feeling their oats, members of the Republican leadership have aggressively and dramatically thrust themselves into world affairs. Soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole has been to Europe, pushing for a stronger policy on Bosnia. Anointed Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has likewise lashed out at the conduct of Bosnian policy. And Jesse Helms, well, he has been Jesse Helms--mouthing off at any and every available moment...

Author: By David L. Bosco, | Title: The U.N. Excuse | 12/7/1994 | See Source »

...knife which he then and there in his right hand had and held, him the said George Parkman in and upon the left side of the breast of him the said George Parkman then and there feloniously, will-fully and of his malice aforethought, did strike, cut, stab and thrust, giving to the said George Parkman then and there with the aforesaid knife in and upon the left side of the breast of his the said George Parkman one mortal wound of the length of one inch and the depth of three inches of which said mortal wound the said...

Author: By Amar K. Goel, | Title: Webster Murder Was the 19th Century's O.J. Simpson Case | 12/3/1994 | See Source »

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