Word: adapt
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Henry Irving in Hamlet. His touring repertory company (formed in 1908) brought him fame as one of the most versatile Shakespearean actors of his day. He turned to character roles in the movies (All This and Heaven Too, Sabrina) and radio, but was unhappy about having to adapt his style to modern low-key scripts. "Continuation of this movement," he said, "can result only in the hobbling of dramatic...
...member of the committee yesterday explained that interviews with foreign students have shown that the present faculty advisory system is not adequate in helping the newcomer to adapt to the University community...
...Belgians plan to move slowly-and progress steadily. "We adapt and adjust continually to the Congo's circumstances," says Governor Pétillon. "In the cities perhaps we shall move towards the ordinary concept of democracy, for black and white alike, but in the countryside, we may have to be content for a long time with a modified form of tribalism...
...exhaust gases to drive a turbine, which in turn drives air into the cylinder, increasing combustion and power. Primarily developed for Caterpillar Tractor of Peoria, Ill., the supercharger reportedly boosts heavy-duty diesel-engine output by 50%, trebles the tractor's work capacity. Airesearch next plans to adapt the turbosuperchargers to smaller diesel engines, such as those on trucks and buses...
...control 20% of the sportswear market by illegal trade agreements. * Still a favorite McCardell trick. Instead of cutting material straight up and down, or straight across, with the threads, McCardell often cuts it diagonally. The bias cut wastes material, but it gives a dress more flexibility, makes it adapt to the shape of the body...