Word: detract
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While all these problems detract somewhat from the academic experience of thesis writing, they pale in comparison to the hassles of the Class of '47 or '72, professors...
Even then it took No. 4 North Carolina to bring the journey to an end. That loss, however, does not detract from what this team accomplished. There were many questions facing the Crimson back in November; by January the team had not only answered those questions, but was well on its way to making history...
...final loss does not detract from yet another solid season for the Crimson, however. Its 6-1 spring Ivy record was good enough for second place in league, while its 20-6 overall mark elevated Harvard to No. 28 in the nation...
...ornamentation of a Bach violin concerto. The lighting, on the other hand, was fairly standard, shifting from an initial dimness to "candlelight" in the crucial Laura-Jim scene, to complete darkness as Laura blows the candle out. A wise choice if not a particularly exciting one: conventionality doesn't detract from its emotional effectiveness...
Herrell's tends to be less understanding about the bag issue than Scoops. The staff is pleasant, but some staffers are more customer service oriented than others; one woman had me bag my own purchase. That only happened once, though, and certainly does not detract from the fare. Their hot fudge is drool worthy. The frozen yogurt selection is definitely less extensive than Scoops and Beans'. However, cookies and cream is incredible and superior to Scoops'. Thinking about Herrell's cookies and cream motivates me to bundle up on a chilly night and proceed with my custom...