Word: brilliants
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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King Alfonso. "Spain of course is fortunate in having a King who, in my opinion, is one of the most brilliant men of his years in Europe. He is a very keen, shrewd and observing business man, as well as one of the greatest diplomats that it has ever been my fortune to meet. There is no question but that he is beloved by his people...
Suddenly, a fortnight ago, the word "aluminum" burst into the headlines. The New York World was the first to put it there, whether simply as a brilliant idea or because it had advance knowledge that the word would soon get there. It was not scientific interest in the light and very useful metal which elevated it to the headlines; it was its connection with the name of Mellon, for the Mellons, headed by Andrew W., Secretary of the Treasury, have long been the leading factors in the great Aluminum Co. of America, and posting aluminum in the headlines...
...around her pale face, appeared, with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra as pianist, conductor, composer. Critics agreed that her suite, "Six Nursery Rhymes for Soprano and Small Orchestra," was amusing and adept; that the 85 gentlemen of the orchestra conducted her, rather than she them; that she is a brilliant pianist...
...possession of American owners. There are 300 in that exhibition, but it hasn't so many oils as we have. An American friend of Sargent who has seen the collection here remarked on its magnificent brightness, which makes the American Sargents look drab. That's because we have brilliant uniforms and brilliant ceremonies...
...phenomenal work of Rideout, the Andover cage guardian, was largely responsible for the low score. He allowed only two goals, one of which came in each of the first two periods, and stopped numerous hard drives which appeared to be sure tallies. Flood, the Crimson goal, also gave a brilliant exhibition of net tending, which kept the cage safe throughout the game...