Word: difficult
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...started something that will be difficult, if not impossible, to stop. I should like to regard the addition of the reproductions of American paintings [TIME, Dec. 24] as a handsome seasonal gift. . . . The reproductions can, however, be considerably improved. Certainly, Marsh's New Gotham Burlesque was not done justice...
...meanings of which vary according to the context. 'Um' may mean 'These are good tripe and onions.' 'You smell like a rose,' or 'Waiter, another whisky and soda.' This sort of thing makes it difficult for the foreigner, but the English themselves can tell instantly what is meant by the lack of inflection in the voice and the complete absence of expression on the face." Writing of English millinery they call attention to "the tailored felt, worn en bash over the eyebrows or well back on the head, its slant depending...
...necessity. Not even the fact that the first results were regarded as official and were computed by appointed members of the Council, should prevent such a solution if new evidence is brought to light. If the premises on which a fact is based prove to be false, it is difficult to see how this fact can be used as a basis for future action...
...America's great universities it is considered the height of academic distinction to receive an invitation from Harvard--and to decline it. Without complacence Harvard can accept the compliment implied in this witticism. "We cannot ignore the fact," said President Conant in his annual report, "that it is increasingly difficult to attract from other universities and research institutes the out standing men whom we desire." Harvard must, as the President suggested, make academic life more attractive in Cambridge...
...from our purpose to brand Mr. Harlow as an exponent of "big-time" football. He has been a "forgotten man" among the prospects that have been mentioned for the position left vacant by the resignation of Eddie Casey. It is difficult to secure a consensus of opinion concerning his views. One must judge for the present solely by his record...