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Word: excellence (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...truth of the mater is that genuine natural athletes just don't grow behind every ivy cluster. There are, granted, numerous individuals who excel at one sport and dabble in others...

Author: By Hiller B. Zobel, | Title: The Sporting Scene | 3/27/1951 | See Source »

Geography has become more significant since Bowman's day, when it was under the Geology Department, but it has never won independent status. Instead, the Administration sharply cut geography in 1948, explaining that the University could not excel in every field...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: On the Map | 3/2/1951 | See Source »

Historically and currently, Russians excel as artillerists. Their artillery weapons are generally excellent - their World War II 76-mm. cannon was one of the best in its class. Their tanks are equally good; their T-34 medium is a match for all but the newest U.S. tanks and their Joseph Stalin III may be the best in service any where...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Background For War: How Strong Is Russia? | 11/27/1950 | See Source »

...Constantly strive to excel all other similar units in one or more respects...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: COMMAND: Sic 'Em, Ned | 10/23/1950 | See Source »

...Give constant attention to matters in which other similar units excel yours, so that you will never be second...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: COMMAND: Sic 'Em, Ned | 10/23/1950 | See Source »

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