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Word: use (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Harvard (6-0) began the day by defeating the Bruins, 10-4, even though the Crimson--since it had to play MIT in the next game--elected not to use its starting line-up against Brown...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: Aquawomen Capture Harvard Invitational Tournament | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

...stinks. So be prepared. Make sure to use a thingamajig...

Author: By James E. Canning, | Title: Skin To Win | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

...Noah Mullet go unshaven as a sign of personal simplicity. A new state law forbids fire fighters to wear beards in the line of duty. The reason: facial hair prevents a proper seal from forming between the skin and a breathing mask, which fire fighters are required to use near flames...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Ohio: Keep Your Whiskers | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

...Saudis began searching for more powerful missiles than Washington was willing to supply after such weapons came into use in 1984 in the Iran-Iraq war. U.S. specialists contend that the most likely target for the CSS-2s is not Israel but Iran, whose leaders have repeatedly threatened Saudi Arabia. Israeli military experts do not disagree with the analysis, but are discomfited at finding themselves within range of Arab missiles. When asked about the Saudi arsenal, Yossi Ben-Aharon, the director general of the Prime Minister's office, replied ominously, "Israel has acquired a reputation of not waiting until...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Arms: Beijing Surprise: Missiles for the Saudis | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

...audience did, that he provided no explanation of how to pay for this additional health insurance. Dwell instead on Jackson's oft- repeated formulation "There is something wrong with this nation." That sentiment cuts close to the heart of Jackson's appeal to left-liberals who are wont to use their primary votes to send a message. With the black underclass abandoned to their misery, the homeless sleeping on the streets, factories closing and the affluent unabashed at flaunting their possessions, there is a persistent sense that something is awry with the nation, something far deeper than what party...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Taking Jesse Seriously | 4/11/1988 | See Source »

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