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Word: unlikelyness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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It was in recognition of Muzorewa's and Sithole's impotence that the leaders of 21 African countries endorsed the more radical Patriotic Front, a coalition of Zimbabwean nationalist groups committed to complete majority rule in Rhodesia. Early this month, the Secretary General of the Organization of African States said...

Author: By Gay Seidman, | Title: Stalemate in Zimbabwe? | 2/16/1977 | See Source »

Most archeologists, in fact, admit the possibility that ancient voyagers did come to America before the Vikings; some even say it is quite possible. But all agree that it is extremely unlikely that they came in the numbers and varieties, or had the impact, that Fell asserts.

Author: By Peter Frawley, | Title: The Great American Excursion | 2/16/1977 | See Source »

In an area where the living had been easy, life was suddenly a chore. The same wild weather conditions that had isolated Buffalo in the snow-and frozen Florida's oranges-had also aggravated the 13-month drought that has plagued eight Western states. A high-pressure system lay...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: Marin County: The Bucket Brigade | 2/14/1977 | See Source »

Lowest Point. Schultze will need his rapport to maintain a grip on policy. Over the years, the CEA's power has fluctuated wildly according to the performance of its chief and his relationship with the President. Chairman Leon Keyserling so angered Congress by his partisan support of Truman Administration...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: A Starring Role for the CEA? | 2/7/1977 | See Source »

"Women love to be kissed on both cheeks. They know they're getting a French kiss without all the trouble that usually goes with it." Ultimately, the social kiss, however promiscuously inflicted, is unlikely to do any permanent damage to civilization. The threat can at least be kept to...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Essay: THE GREAT KISSING EPIDEMIC | 2/7/1977 | See Source »

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