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Word: upping (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Still, there was an electric excitement in the gathering despite the frivolity. The delegates were largely middle-aged and up, an assortment of party faithful from all 67 of Florida's counties. Many had come long distances at the break of day, and they felt they were important, part...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: A Cattle Show in Florida | 12/3/1979 | See Source »

Sister Anne Marie set to work. Telling all who would listen that "I am certain the good Lord and good friends will hear me," she began rounding up used instruments. She organized the most promising students from her Holy Trinity Missionary School into a group and persuaded a local customs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Miracle Worker | 12/3/1979 | See Source »

> Pledged that an apology for the foul-up would be delivered to his apartment "by the biggest bigwig the Bank of America can conveniently locate."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Americana: Take the Money and Dun | 12/3/1979 | See Source »

Last year, when White decided he wanted no electricity, his meter was removed. Last month, on unrelated business, a housing inspector came by and politely asked him to turn on the lights so he could get a better look. No lights, said White. Informed that he had 24 hours to...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Americana: Pulling the Plug | 12/3/1979 | See Source »

Mahosky and his friends have already picked up their prize. "Part of the jewelry will go to charity, part we'll sell for taxes," says Mahosky, "and part we'll keep as an investment." Meanwhile, the sextet plans to continue harmonizing.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Americana: Naval Bombardment | 12/3/1979 | See Source »

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