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Word: countless (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Less and less do Marine-manned outposts demark a U. S. Empire upon which the sun never sets. They are but the military manifestation of that empire and for every Marine spending Christmas away from home this year there are more U. S. civilians abroad than ever before. From countless U. S. homes this month have gone forth Christmas boxes and bundles to countless far-flung civilian Jacks. Toms, Ikes, Petes. The year had been generous at home but many a son could not be present to share its holiday rewards. When other U. S. citizens were turning homeward...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INTERNATIONAL: Montezuma, Tripoli & Beyond | 12/23/1929 | See Source »

...Among countless perquisites of popularity he can number...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Talking Reporter | 12/16/1929 | See Source »

...Five & Ten") Law which would in effect make felons of countless U. S. citizens...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PROHIBITION: Millions of Felons | 12/2/1929 | See Source »

...Sandy Lake, Manitoba, aged Paul Boychuk, miller, proudly inspected a giant grist-grinder which he had invented many years ago. It included a strange lumber framework, a steam engine, a mighty boulder whirling rapidly in air. As he watched, the revolving stone split into countless fragments. A 150-lb. piece struck Miller Boychuk, killed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany: Grocer | 11/25/1929 | See Source »

...days the Army asked no odds of its opponents as the shades of Mad Anthony Wayne, George Washington, Custer, and countless others testify. The old days seem to have passed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Nov. 18, 1929 | 11/18/1929 | See Source »

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