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Word: yes (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...intends to win the peace. Paul Verdon, a Parisian restaurant keeper, spoke for millions when he read the Czech news last week: "Either this is the American century or the Soviet century," he said. "But I would certainly like to know which." An opportunist's view? Yes, Verdon would like the opportunity to go on living...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE NATIONS: The Battlefields of Peace | 3/8/1948 | See Source »

Tension drew itself in the faces of his young listeners. Their hearts beat wildley, they leaned eagerly forward. Schussboomer knew what it meant. "Yes," he said, sadly tapping his pipe on the umbrella stand. "The tea was cancelled...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Schussboomer Tells Fearful Tale of Skis, Bones, and Tea | 3/4/1948 | See Source »

...crucial problem, seems to be this: if the amendments to put the Marshall Plan through the U.N. with no political strings attached and solely for economic recovery, are rejected by the Congress, should liberals nevertheless' support E.R.P? We say no. If the Committee to Save the Marshall Plan says yes, then we believe it is taking an ineffective political stand. This position assumes that it is best to float with the stream, ever hopeful that things won't be too bad. If the Committee to Save the Marshall Plan admits that they will accept E.R.P. even without the basic changes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Mail | 3/4/1948 | See Source »

...running mate the day after Henry announced his third party. For a while Taylor was coy, but this week he made up his mind. He went on the air in Washington with a speech entitled "Is This the Time for a Third Party?" His not surprising answer: yes. He accepted the invitation to be Henry Wallace's candidate for Vice President of the U.S., and said: "I am, going to feel good inside...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THIRD PARTIES: Hi-Yo Taylor! | 3/1/1948 | See Source »

...Yes, sir," said his inferior, acquiescent but unconvinced...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TRANS-JORDAN: Chess Player & Friend | 2/16/1948 | See Source »

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