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Word: zap (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...suggest a change of mind about the invitation, as his standing in polls improved, when he declared: "I cannot and will not defend the actions of the President. If I am elected to the Congress, any proof of wrongdoing on his behalf will draw my vote for impeachment-zap." The invitation was extended personally to the President by Illinois Congressman Robert Michel, chairman of the House Republican Campaign Committee. When he did so at a White House meeting on political strategy, Nixon shook his head in disbelief and said: "Come again with that." "Yes, it's a definite request...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WATERGATE: Moving in Committee and Court | 4/15/1974 | See Source »

...town of Franklin Furnace, Farmer C.B. Ruggles' son was riding his pony when-whap!-he and the animal were jolted, apparently by electrical charges in the metallic parts of the bridle and stirrups. A housewife in Lucasville turned on the tap to do the dishes-and zap...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: Leaking Electricity | 11/19/1973 | See Source »

...What's it all mean, Mr. Natural?" "Don't mean shit, boy."--Zap Comix...

Author: By Peter A. Landry, | Title: Resticball: Wondering What's It All Mean, Joe? | 9/17/1973 | See Source »

Smackenfelt's wall. Seeing Zap's raw splotches through a window, the police spread the word that the house has been vandalized. Rather than have Zap hurt by the truth, Smackenfelt wrecks his own house...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Maternal Triangle | 5/28/1973 | See Source »

...most chivalrous act is to spare the feelings of Zap Spontini, who has painted an abstract mural...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Maternal Triangle | 5/28/1973 | See Source »

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