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Word: vouch (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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George Avis, owner of the Tasty restaurant, barks that he's been around "long enough to vouch for 25 years [of Commencements], at least." And to him, the week has nothing to do with increased business. "It's a chance to relive the past--that's the most important thing," he says, preparing a frank which now costs nearly a buck. "If anyone starts talking about how much money they're making because of graduation, then bah hum bug," Avis adds...

Author: By Thomas H. Howlett, | Title: Another Perspective on Commencement | 6/10/1982 | See Source »

...leadership that has become so fashionable in recent Administrations. Like most other virtues, loyalty in moderation is a noble trait. Of late, however, it has taken on exaggerated proportions that are inimical to a democratic society. As currently defined, team playing does more than merely quash originality. It vouch safes us a generation of faceless robots to whom individual responsibility is equated with treason. In the extreme analysis, Adolf Eichmann, by his own admission, was the ultimate team player...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 21, 1981 | 12/21/1981 | See Source »

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