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Word: connection (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Having established a conditioned reflex which led the fish to expect food whenever the light was switched on. Akihito then impaired their vision by tinkering with their ophthalmic nerves. His scientific conclusion from the experiment (no surprise): the delicate operation caused the fish to "lose their previous ability to connect the lamp's red glow with food...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Dec. 30, 1957 | 12/30/1957 | See Source »

This theoretical win over St. Lawrence could be easy if: (1) the first line can connect with goals instead of two-inch misses, (2) the defense does not let up at any moment during the game, (3) goalie Tab Cleary can remain as cool but be more cautious, and (4) the whole team can maintain the same pace it did last night. In this case, no luck will be needed...

Author: By Bruce M. Reeves, | Title: Sextet Scores 2-1 Clarkson Win | 12/18/1957 | See Source »

...gray-limestone structure will be erected just west of Langdell Hall and will extend north from the west wing. A closed passage will connect the new building to the present wing...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Law School To Construct Legal Center | 12/12/1957 | See Source »

Swedenborg, Kierkegaard, Toynbee, et al. When he does not have his avant-garde up, Wilson sounds suspiciously like Norman Vincent Peale: "It is not original sin that keeps man unaware of his own godhood, but his failure to connect himself with his own powerhouse...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: The Tohu-Bohu Kid | 11/18/1957 | See Source »

Alternating four powerful teams, any one of which seemed capable of handling Pitt, Oklahoma's Coach Bud Wilkinson saw his boys roll for 310 yds. on the ground, connect for three touchdown passes and top off the scoring with a 13-yd. touchdown dash by Right Half Clendon Thomas. "We have a heck of a lot of polishing to do," said modest Oklahoma Co-Captain Don Stiller, just as if he had not noticed the final 26-0 score. The remark made almost as much sense as Coach Wilkinson's pre-game prediction: "Frankly...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: And Still Champs | 9/30/1957 | See Source »

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