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Word: perfected (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...this has hinged on the election which, though nowhere near perfect (how could they be?) are extremely important. Mr. Smith played a role, but the settlement was not his--whether we admit it or not, the U.S. and Britain played a crucial part, and Bishop Muzorewa is not a tool of the Smith group...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Response to Koblitz on Rhodesia | 5/25/1979 | See Source »

Economics aside, can anyone living in 1979 really say they don't believe in reproducing art, that it's demeaning? Hardly. We live in a country that not only believes in artistic reproduction but dreams of its perfection. If this seems strange, go home and look at your stereo and record collection. Records are nothing more than musical reproductions of a performer's inspiration. The more you paid for your stereo, the more you should believe in Rockefeller's innovation. Does it matter if you copy onto plastic or canvas? Millions of dollars are spent annually trying to achieve...

Author: By Michael Stein, | Title: Rockefeller and His Clones | 5/25/1979 | See Source »

Despite his experience with the tumultuous politics of inter-war Europe, Deutsch says he never was tempted to withdraw from politics or to resign himself to cynicism. "I find the world a highly imperfect place in which to live, but you can always make it a little more perfect...

Author: By Nicholas D. Kristof, | Title: The Best Political Scientist in the World Goes on Half-Time, Still an Optimist | 5/23/1979 | See Source »

...Whom did Harvey Haddix retire for his record-setting 28th consecutive out on his way to a near perfect loss...

Author: By Michelle D. Healy, | Title: How Much Do You Really Know About Baseball? | 5/21/1979 | See Source »

...grand-children. When used in reference to movies, one expects either Walt Disney or a charming but minor story of middle-aged love, a la Frank Gilroy's Once in Paris. But Francois Truffaut's new film Love on the Run is undeniably enchanting. In fact, it's perfect. Truffaut has created a flawless film which not only belongs to the genre of french romantic comedy, but which will be the yardstick other such films are measured against...

Author: By Deirdre M. Donahue, | Title: Antoine Grows Up | 5/21/1979 | See Source »

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