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Word: somewhat (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Like love triangles throughout history, Russia's recent flirtation with the West has resulted in jealousy and political temper-tantrums on the part of China. The atrocities in Tibet, squabbles with India, denunciations of the U.A.R. and Yugoslavia are the embarrassing and peevish actions of a self-righteous and somewhat neglected power...

Author: By Stephen C. Clapp, | Title: Domestic Quarrel | 10/29/1959 | See Source »

Debate on the 16-page report of the NSA committee was restrained and brief, and somewhat anticlimatic after the two-hour diatribe on NDEA. Most Council members seemed to feel that the issue should be dispatched with as much speed as possible...

Author: By Mark H. Alcott, | Title: Council Supports NSA, Rejects NDEA Findings | 10/27/1959 | See Source »

Thus, the pathos is neither expected nor effective, and is, in fact, somewhat grotesque. This is not the fault of Heinz Ruhmann, who plays the exconvict, Voight--interpreting all of his many moods, from puckish drollery to soggy weltschmerz, with maximum effect. The fault rather lies in the nature of the film...

Author: By Peter E. Quint, | Title: The Captain From Koepenick | 10/27/1959 | See Source »

...developments have aided the Crimson offense, which came to life somewhat in a 2-1 victory over M.I.T. on Tuesday. Coach Bruce Munro's decision to "open out" the attack has given the varsity forwards more room to maneuver, and the return of inside John Hedreen has bolstered the team's lagging line play. Hedreen has developed a case of shin splints, but is expected to start...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Soccer Varsity Encounters Tough Indian Squad Today | 10/23/1959 | See Source »

Although local papers have blown Hoffa's withdrawal "somewhat out of proportion," Samuels explained, the Forum's plans will not be greatly upset...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Hoffa Cancels Appearance As Speaker at Law School | 10/22/1959 | See Source »

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