Word: boast
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...objected that a permanent limitation in size will work against the democratic principles which have so long been the boast of American universities, but the result would probably tend toward a greater rather than a diminished democracy. The only method of selection open to the university which artificially limits its student body would be that of competitive examinations open to all applicants, a process which in itself would help to climinate from the university much of its present deadwood. The mere bangers-on of the universities would become a thing of the past...
Yale is to be twice congratulated Great indeed is the day when a university can boast of a dormitory that is attractive, and a memorial that is useful...
...safe to say that never in its history has Symphony Hall been able to boast of a more impressive scene than that which will take place there tonight. Both actually and allegorically, the Hoover dinner for the relief of Europe's starving children touches the interest and sympathy of every American...
...Harvard students have taken great pride in the band at the recent games, both for its excellent appearance and for its spirited playing. Few colleges can boast of a band of their own, and none can boast of a better...
Politics will continue to be a sham battle in the United States, if in no other European country, because our powerful men are concerned that the boast of thought and change to be irresistible be proved as vain as their economic control renders the service of the state and the worship of God. JOHN BROOKS WHEELWRIGHT ocC. October...