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Word: casual (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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IUSED to enjoy reading the newspaper. I would gloss over the articles, read some summaries and peruse the editorials. It was a daily, casual event that kept me abreast of the times, but didn't demand much intellectual strain...

Author: By Juliette N. Kayyem, | Title: Discontent Over Democracy | 11/30/1989 | See Source »

...lying to protect their own careers. Sorkin's weakest point is character, and the defending attorneys are pure stereotype: a brittle bundle of nerves who pines to be with his family (Mark Nelson), a gifted but ineffectual idealist (Megan Gallagher, in the only unconvincing performance) and the outwardly casual, inwardly intimidated son of a famous father (Hulce). Much the juiciest role, however, is the Ollie North-style commander, played with an infectious grin and a jaguar stalk by Stephen Lang. Even in these optimistic times, he makes the dark dangers facing any "defender" scarily real. W.A.H...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theater: Marine Life | 11/27/1989 | See Source »

This difficulty in defining who qualifies is one of the problems facing those who would grant new rights to domestic partners. It is important to have criteria that are strict enough to prevent just any casual lover, roommate or friendly acquaintance in need of health insurance from cashing in. But prying into private lives and requiring proofs of emotional commitment are hardly suitable activities for government...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Ethics: Should Gays Have Marriage Rights? | 11/20/1989 | See Source »

Some kids have learned the lesson of American free thinking and independence all too well, and that may eventually spell trouble for Amekaji. "I like the casual look," admits Hikok Asano, 19, but he quickly adds, "I really don't want to wear too much Amekaji. Everybody who wears Amekaji looks the same." In short, the ultimate way to look American may be not to look American...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: American Casual Seizes Japan | 11/13/1989 | See Source »

...been signed by Paramount, he couldn't have been happier." Though Hall has been linked with Murphy's so-called black pack -- a group of young black performers and filmmakers, among them actor-directors Robert Townshend and Keenen Ivory Wayans -- Hall says the others are only casual friends...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Video: Let's Get Busy!! | 11/13/1989 | See Source »

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