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Word: ween (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...hysterical scene that followed the proclaiming of a new champion, Salas exulted again & again for the benefit of the radio & television audience: "I ween the chompanship of Mexico!" After being reminded that he was now world champion, Salas amended his boast by a preposition: "I ween the chompanship for Mexico!" Then, for almost two solid hours, the unskilled little gamecock refused to settle down. Instead, he strutted up & down through the arena's crowded aisles, sopping up the adulation, embracing and kissing anyone within reach of his stubby arms. He wanted to tell the whole world how he became...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Asaltador de Gigantes | 5/26/1952 | See Source »

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