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Word: dimly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Although many Amherst students take a dim view of the anti-fraternity clause, Professor Stoke pointed out that anumber of highly successful colleges manage without them--Oberlin, for example. "We have no intention of making New College a monastery," he chuckled, "we want the students to have a good time...

Author: By Craig K. Comstock, | Title: Attack on Academic Rigidity Calls for 'Major Departure' | 2/20/1959 | See Source »

...prospects for a double win are dim, for the Tigers bring with them an "Iron Five" quintet which plays almost every minute of every game with great success. Thus far, Princeton has beaten by at least nine points every Ivy opponent it has faced, although its nine wins do not include one over Dartmouth, also 9 and 0 in League play...

Author: By Walter L. Goldfrank, | Title: Powerful Tigers Heavily Favored Tonight at I.A.B. | 2/20/1959 | See Source »

...view of official policy of avoiding contests where the possibility of success is dim, it is gratifying to salute the two Radcliffe dormitories which have so wisely declined to enter Glamour magazine's contest for America's best dressed college girls...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'Cliffe Couture | 2/16/1959 | See Source »

IC4A king John Lawlor of B.U. and his teammate Eino Keerd figure to dominate the 35-lb. weight event, varsity coach Bill McCurday said last night. McCurdy thinks that chances are particularly dim, since Jim Doty, the Crimson's best weight man, is still out with a broken foot sustained over a month ago. Keerd and B.U.'s Larry Cafarella, both of whom have thrown 54 feet in competition, should sweep the shotput with little opposition...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Track Squad to Encounter B.U. In Season's First Meet Tonight | 12/17/1958 | See Source »

...varsity's chances for a repeat championship seem dim. Weak defense--a sporadic problem even last year--lack of experienced depth, and a shortness of practice time all weigh heavily against the squad. But most important, the quality of competition in the Ivy League has improved considerably this year...

Author: By Claude E. Welch jr., | Title: Varsity Hockey Faces Uncertain Season | 11/28/1958 | See Source »

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