Word: deterring
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...their class teams, and generally raise the standard of play. Inevitably a scrub series such as the one just completed, puts off the date when candidates for the class teams can be called out, and by bringing the interclass games in close proximity to the final examinations, may deter a few men who might otherwise offer themselves as candidates for their class teams, from trying...
...Resolved, That we, the members of Harvard University, in mass meeting assembled, do express it as our earnest opinion that there is a great and increasing need of a University Club containing conveniences such as will attract men of all circumstances, with annual dues sufficiently low to deter no man from joining...
...attractive to all men in College, no matter what their circumstances. Hence it must combine two qualities-powerful attractions, and very low dues. The building must supply some conveniences which even wealthy members of other clubs will find a use for, and the charge must be too light to deter any man from joining...
...have any chance of becoming permanent possessors of this trophy, we must win this spring so as to tie with Frinceton. This can only be accomplished by the support of all men in the University who have any experience in shooting. The fear of continuous practice might deter some men from coming out for the team, but an hour every other day or even twice a week is certainly not a great demand on one's time...
...uniform will wear that; and, for the benefit of those who have not uniforms, divisions will be formed in the different classes of men dressed in sweaters and duck trousers. Some squads will also be formed of men in football clothes. Thus the lack of a uniform should deter no man from joining the parade. Every man is expected to bring his own torch, as there is only a very limited number to be given out in Boston...