Word: commendability
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...overworking the junior for the sake of saving the senior. There is left, then the obvious question as to whether such a policy could be effective on a wide enough basis to benefit many. The matter should be worth serious consideration, however, for in theory it has much to commend it. The practical application of the plan on a small scale, in the managership of the polo team, should, at any rate, prove extremely interesting, and the idea may prove to be worth carrying further
...commend to each of the million Boy Scouts of our country that he adopt as his 'daily good turn' the creation of a sentiment disapproving of such unpatriotic efforts as the enticement of our girls and young...
...commend the CRIMSON on the recent editorial on the Princeton question? I think I express the general opinion in suggesting that the whole lamentable and ridiculous affair was foisted upon us by the Lampoon, which certainly did not represent the sentiments of more than a small coterie...
...represented an invocation to the deities that have given the corn, provided for its germination, and brought it to maturity. A complete discussion of the major Corn Dance would involve the entire subjects of religion, social organization, and symbolism. From a purely artistic stand-point, the corn ceremonials commend themselves to those who appreciate a beautiful performance...
...Borah did President Coolidge the honor of believing that there is "no possibility of the present incumbent being a candidate. He is completely out of the race." So insistent was Senator Fess. however, that Senator LaFollette suddenly and finally retorted: "I accept the amendment. ... I do not want to commend him [President Coolidge] for something he doesn't deserve...