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Word: flunk (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2000
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...This defensive squad is supposed to be a lot stronger," Mazzoleni said. "We had one of our defensemen flunk out on us and we're also missing the presence of [freshman] Kenny Smith...

Author: By Nicolas O. Jimenez, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Blueline Turns Crimson Blue in Green Mountains | 12/11/2000 | See Source »

...tried on a handful of human patients after extensive testing on animals. Researchers are interested mainly in determining the harmful effects of the treatment, not necessarily how well it works. Indeed, only about half of all cancer agents make it beyond Phase I. Of those that do, about 70% flunk Phase II, during which scientists attempt to find out whether the drug actually does what it is supposed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Between the Lines | 6/5/2000 | See Source »

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