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41Persian Gulf War, First — or Gulf War (1990–91) International conflict triggered by Iraq s invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Though justified by Iraqi leader Saddām Hussein on grounds that Kuwait was historically part of Iraq, the invasion was presumed to be motivated by …
42Pacific Coast — ▪ region, North America region, western North America, possessing two unifying geologic and geographic properties the Pacific Ocean, which constitutes a natural western border, and the coastal mountain ranges that form the eastern border of …
43Sesostris I — ▪ king of Egypt flourished 20th century BCE king of ancient Egypt (Egypt, ancient) (reigned 1908–1875 BCE) who succeeded his father after a 10 year coregency and brought Egypt to a peak of prosperity. Sesostris became coregent in 1918… …
44Ferdinand Verbiest — Ferdinand Verbiest † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Ferdinand Verbiest Missionary and astronomer, b. at Pitthem near Coutrai, Belgium, 9 Oct., 1623; d. at Peking, 28 January, 1688. He entered the Society of Jesus on 2 Sept., 1641, and… …
45Crissy — For other uses, see Chrissie. Ideal Crissy Doll with box, circa 1969 Crissy is an American fashion doll with a feature to adjust the length of its hair. Crissy was created in the Ideal Toy Corporation s prototype department in 1968. She has… …
46Ohm Krüger — Directed by Hans Steinhoff Produced by Emil Jannings Wr …
47steward — Someone who looks after property in business (1 Kgs. 16:9) or a city treasury (Rom. 16:23). Jesus told a parable [[➝ parables]] (Luke 16:1–8) of the Unjust Steward (‘manager’, NRSV). The word is also used in a metaphorical sense; a steward of… …
48acquisitiveness — ac quis·i·tive·ness || nɪs n. quality of being greedy, avaricious, desire to acquire and possess …
49acquisitiveness — n. Love of acquiring, desire to acquire, eagerness for gain …
50Robinson — /ˈrɒbənsən/ (say robuhnsuhn) noun 1. Edward G(oldenberg), 1893–1973, US film actor; specialised in gangster roles; major films include Little Caesar (1930), A Slight Case of Murder (1938), and Double Indemnity (1944). 2. George Augustus,… …
