Word: contrastedly
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...tasks which confront them; appropriations for this branch of the government are wholly insufficient, so that its business cannot be properly conducted, the Consul-General bears the brunt of the hard work, and salaries are so meagre as to make individual support by the secretaries themselves a necessity. A contrast with the extensive provisions of foreign nations for their diplomatic delegates serves to lace the United States in a glaringly unfavorable light...
...long swing and does not bend his arms a moment too soon, as so many modern heavyweights are inclined to do. When he does do so, however, he draws his elbows right past his side and has a strong, well-supported finish. This was all the more noticeable in contrast to most of the other crew, whose finishes were chiefly conspicious by their absence. At present he is a trifle slow in the water, and there is a tendency to row the stroke in two pieces. In a light boat this would not be so apparent, but in a comparatively...
...sharp contrast to the European countries, the United States has embarked upon a sudden and extravagant orgy of shipbuilding and increase in armament. Sixteen capital ships are being built, and millions of dollars will be expended in the effort to make our navy the "biggest in the world." America is bringing naval rivalry back once more...
...strong contrast with the Yale victory over West Virginia in which so many men were injured, Princeton emerged from its battle with the Navy practically unscathed, and it now looks as if the Tigers, unless they too feel the effects of the great weight of the West Virginia team, would be able to play their entire team against Harvard in the Stadium on November 6. Don Lourie, who proved himself one of the best quarterbacks that Princeton has had in many years, and whose generalship and fleetness of foot contributed so much to the Navy's defeat, was the only...
...accusation was untrue, as I believe it was, why did you not calmly bring forth your proofs and show that your Alma Mater was a worthy instructor of true sons of democracy? Your calmness would have made a pleasing contrast to the bitterness of your accuser...