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Word: waterglass (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Usage:

...Vietnam controlled by the U.S. had a different problem. If Peabody was having trouble putting his words into thought. Adams struggled with the more conventional reverse difficulty. Uncomfortable during his speech, he clung to the podium, constantly tapping his finger on the wood, his ring glinting through a waterglass with more and more agitation as he searched for adequate words. He couldn't find them. All that came across were the honest, but cliched catchphrases. One admired his courage and regretted his inarticulateness, felt his emotions and didn't believe his arguments...

Author: By George H. Rosen, | Title: The Politicians Of Party Beach | 5/10/1966 | See Source »

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