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Word: attaining (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...woodwind section whose ensemble has reached such a standard that the duets and tries among the first flute, clarinet, and oboe resulted in those delicate tonal effects (unlike any of these instruments individually) which represent one of the high points of orchestral technique. That the string section did not attain a corresponding brilliance and body was not surprising. But they did achieve what is within the reach of the best amateur groups; that alertness which results in playing even the "easy" parts with bite an precision, and an unanimity and assurance in the entrances. Burgin allowed himself virtually no shadings...

Author: By Alexander Gelley, | Title: Orchestra Gives Holmes Memorial Concert | 4/20/1954 | See Source »

Introductory language courses meeting eight hours a week will form the basis of the Middle East teaching program. Every student will be required to attain a reading knowledge of one of the languages of the area--modern Arabic, Turkish, or Persian--some, two or more of them...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Langer to Head Center For Middle East Studies | 4/14/1954 | See Source »

...Roman Catholics will continue to annoy Dr. Brown and other theorists ... In cooperating with God to "Suffer the little children" to be born and given the opportunity to attain Heaven, we do not annoy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 12, 1954 | 4/12/1954 | See Source »

Because of the recent shootings in the House of Representatives it is necessary to write your congressman to secure permission to visit either of the two houses. But if you can remember his name this shouldn't be too difficult to attain...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bermuda and Southland Call April Travelers From Study | 3/24/1954 | See Source »

Radcliffe standings, meanwhile, reveal less course fluctuations, with Fine Arts 13 taking top honors with an enrollment of 142. In second place with 136 is Music 1. Three English courses, 123, 170b, and 10 also attain the top ten, as do Humanities...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Humanities 2, Economics 1 Maintain Lead in Course Popularity Ratings | 3/19/1954 | See Source »

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