Word: distinct
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...purpose of the Smoker is to provide the freshmen with a high level of entertainment," said Clifford L. Alexander '55, president of the Council. "Noise and rowdiness are not the criteria for enjoyment. The conduct of each class has a distinct effect on the future of the Smoker as an institution...
...distinct from local anesthesia, which is impractical for major chest surgery...
...educational philosophies of the two law schools are now almost indistinguishable, the distinct difference in size leads to many contrasts in social atmosphere, student body, and classroom technique...
Enders says "there is a distinct possibility" that a vaccination of the measles virus, if it actually has been isolated, will develop permanent antibodies in a patient and thus immunize him to the disease...
Meanwhile, Bunker was also unclogging Martin's production line. In addition to its drawbacks, the company had distinct assets. Among them: a $369 million backlog, a $40 million tax-loss carry-forward, and "one of the best technical groups in the business." Bunker freely admitted that he knew nothing about airplanes, but he did know about good management, which was Martin's sorest need. He boosted morale by giving his top-management men leeway to make their own decisions, thus speeded up lagging production. To reward them, Bunker set up plans for bonuses and stock options. (Bunker himself...