Word: bulks
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...that way" and excuse myself as quickly as possible by running off to a ficticious section meeting or non-existent social obligation. It used to be an unwritten rule that sex, religion, and politics were never to be discussed at the table, but nowadays these subjects make the bulk of conversation. If they were banned from Harvard dining halls, we'd all be sitting in silence...
...alone could become increasingly difficult because of heated competition from Japan and an industry-wide slump in sales. Burroughs, facing the same problems, thinks the merger would allow the two companies to cut expenses by combining their purchasing, research and development, and other departments. More important, the combined bulk of the company could give reassurance to cautious computer buyers, who often prefer IBM simply because it stands so large and secure. Says Michael Geran, who studies the industry for E.F. Hutton: "The merger makes a lot of financial and strategic sense. If this goes through, it could be the start...
...bulk of the Crimson's runs came in two nearly identical innings, the third and sixth...
...associate members say that undergraduate members consider only the literary, artistic, and intellectual aspects of a potential member in deciding whether he should be elected. Writers involved seriously in campus publications, actors, artists, and musicians make up the bulk of the Signet's membership, says Marquand, adding, "The Signet is much less of a social club than The Crimson...
...think well of [our firm]," says another top Wall Street executive. Although Harvard has a medium-sized account in comparison with the larger mutual funds, Cabot says the endowment garners sufficient Wall Street attention. "Obviously we're a large enough account so that it's worth their while." The bulk of HMC business on Wall Street deals with 30 firms...