Word: distinction
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...fears both center on the immensity of its population-415 million people. India's population, second only to Red China's, is greater than all of South America, Africa and Australia put together. Indians speak more than 700 languages or dialects and belong to at least seven distinct racial types, from the tall, leathery, light-eyed Punjabi of the north to the frail, black-skinned Tamil of the south. Most of India's millions are underfed, badly housed and racked by disease. The average life expectancy of an Indian at birth is 32 years and five months...
...secondary lines, due to tight competition at all positions. Another healthy sign, the competition, has produced stiff, fast practices this last week, and has given the squad an increased incentive and spirit. As one player put it Monday, "Last year we lost several games which we entered as distinct favorites. This year that won't happen...
...survey, compiled from data contributed by 951 seniors last spring, indicates a distinct correlation between class standing and post-college plans. Higher averages definitely tend to mark graduate school candidates...
...years ago, McNamara was a true independent, aligned neither with the CCA nor with the Sullivanites. This neutrality paved the way for his election as Mayor. His voting record as a frequent ally of the CCA bloc may hurt him in some districts, yet be a distinct help to him elsewhere...
From the point of cutting food costs at the same time, the buffet plan has a distinct advantage. If a person, say, did not appreciate creamed cauliflower, he would not be forced to take some as would happen with the pre-filled tray. The amount of food prepared might be reduced, and almost certainly the amount thrown away would be minimized. Result: less expenditure for labor, and possibly less for food, with the added advantage of individually-determined servings...