Word: contrastedly
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...motoring, sporting events, the theatre. In Washington he occupies an expensive suite of rooms at the luxurious Carlton Hotel on 16th Street. A good and frequent host himself, he accepts all invitations out, is one of the most lionized Senators in Washington. Ironic comments are sometimes heard on the contrast between his political representation and his social activities. In Senate debate which he enters frequently he is gruff and bull-voiced. Earnestness rather than humor flavors his remarks. He gesticulates freely and, when thoroughly aroused, rubs his hands together vigorously and tugs his right ear. He takes an active...
...attack of the Yale team will be based on power for the most part with but little stress on deception and passing. This is expected to be in sharp contrast to the Harvard attack which, it is thought, will be based on aerial thrusts by the crafty Barry Wood, Crimson quarterback...
...Mexican presidential election were reported. To a nation which has shown such political apathy as has characterized the general run of elections in the United States in recent years, the picture of all Mexico marching to the polls armed with the franchise and the six-shooter presents a decided contrast...
...change has been made in accordance with the policy of the graduate schools to tighten up in their requirements. The majority of students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, however, in contrast to those in the Department of History, will take their examinations with College students when the regular reading tests are given...
...thousand people are expected to see the first-year tussle today, a strong contrast to the 1500 who shivered in the rain last year while Harvard scored a 19 to 0 victory...