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Word: upping (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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What this all adds up to is a stiff, uninteresting performance, additionally hampered by technical problems. The action was slowed down enormously by laborious scene changes, which involved repositioning the black and white flats that composed the set. And the lighting was so poorly designed that actors not infrequently recited...

Author: By Kelly A. Matthews, | Title: Romantic Movement? | 12/15/1989 | See Source »

Joel also demonstrated ample holiday spirit, inserting "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and a hillarious rap version of the poem "Twas The Night Before Christmas" into his line-up. The festive mood extended beyond the songs played; Joel went out of his way to show appreciation for the crowd...

Author: By Adam E. Pachter, | Title: Sometimes a Piano | 12/15/1989 | See Source »

The alliances presented the texts as part of efforts to reach a speedy agreement. NATO wants an accord wrapped up in 1990; the United States is pressing for a June deadline.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Soviet Foreign Minister to Visit NATO | 12/15/1989 | See Source »

Looking up at the man in the red suit, she says in a small voice, "You live in the North Pole sometimes, don't you?"

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: There is No Snow in Boston | 12/15/1989 | See Source »

Even in a state budget crisis there are huge white lights hanging from almost every tree in Boston Common, where sleigh rides take weary shoppers on a snowless ride through the city's center. A Christmas tree and menorah keep up the pretense of holiday cheer inside the gold-topped...

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: There is No Snow in Boston | 12/15/1989 | See Source »

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