Word: afforded
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...student of international relations can afford to miss this volume of speeches, this document illumination a dark subject and a sore subject in contemporary history, this testimonial to the good faith of the most important power in eastern waters. Not even the most ardent anti Japanese trouble maker in this country can help but be convinced by ambassador Saito's disarming array of facts that Japan's only and chief desire is to attain and maintain the friendship and good will of the world towards...
Less successful impresarios often refer to "Gallo luck." (His name means "Lucky Rooster.") But Gallo believes more in hard work and frugality. He pays his routine singers $85 per week, thus can afford to keep his seat prices low. Even at such wages the singers sing often. And if they complain of their schedules, Gallo can always remind them of the hours he has worked since he arrived in the U. S.. an immigrant of 17 who had lost all but 12? shooting craps in the steerage...
...education. It is highly significant that the University of Chicago, turned progressive under the leadership of President Hutchins, is now generally rated as one of Harvard's closest competitors. The opportunity for individual and creative work is recognized by all progressive educators and educational institutions as essential. Harvard cannot afford to be behind the field...
...temperature of the fire-pit was measured at 800° F. The soles of Kuda Bux's feet were examined and no sign of callous thickening which might afford protection was found. A surgeon stuck a piece of court plaster under the arch of the dusky performer's right foot. Kuda Bux faced his audience, said: "Anything can be done with faith...
Said Henry Ford: "Me a candidate for the Presidency? I wouldn't have it!" Said Publisher Bernarr Adolphus MacFadden (Physical Culture, True Stories, True Romances}: "If the nomination should come to me, it is an honor no American could afford to refuse. . . ." Said General Smedley Darlington ("Old Gimlet Eye") Butler: "Give me $5,000,000 and I'll elect a Chinaman President...