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Word: trapped (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...loaded that it makes one wonder the intentions of her censorship. It's the same political argument behind claims that any criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic, that any condemnation of that nation is comparable to Hitler's treatment of the Jews. These arguments are irrational; they trap Israel in its history, rather than allowing it to criticize itself and change...

Author: By Juliette N. Kayyem, | Title: Raging Against Censorship | 5/12/1989 | See Source »

...There's never an empty trap around here...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Reporter's Notebook | 4/22/1989 | See Source »

...decade marked by the rise of yuppies and "New Age" music, it seems many composers have fallen into the trap of producing uplifting soundtracks that are pleasant to listen to but which are endlessly repetitive in their efforts to be relaxing...

Author: By Katherine E. Bliss, | Title: Fusion Makes a Switch | 4/7/1989 | See Source »

...deterred, police in Colorado this month will begin testing a new Star Wars-type speed trap that uses laser light to spot perpetrators. International Measurement & Control, the firm that developed the new device, claims its laser beams are not only invisible to radar detectors but unaffected by stealthy shields as well. Given the speedy pace of change, can antilaser systems be far behind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Technology: Darth Radar | 3/13/1989 | See Source »

Stoll said he gives his girlfriend credit for his big break in the case. He said that because she was annoyed by the constant beeping of the electronic pager, she suggested he lay a trap for the hackers...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Harvard Astronomer Breaks Spy Ring | 3/4/1989 | See Source »

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