Word: exert
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...from any standpoint. The $40,000 is being spent, not for the purpose of getting work done, but for the purpose of getting men through College. The fact that the donation puts those who accept it under obligation to the University is not a reason for the University to exert its rights, as it is now exerting them, to its own detriment...
...Located at a convenient place in Boston, it would be supported by the public directly and by the museums, and it would be administered by a professional director, competent in the field. Such an organization would have a continued existence and a definite policy guaranteed. In consequence, it would exert a greater influence upon society at large than can the present organization...
...initiative, asked Argentina, Brazil and Chile to join with it in impressing upon the Cuban Junta the necessity for a law & order government. While President Roosevelt was backing away from intervention diplomatically, his precautionary plans for military action went forward full blast. He did not intend to exert force but if he had to, he was going to be fully prepared to strike hard and fast. The light cruiser Richmond arrived off Havana from the Canal Zone. Aboard was square-jawed rear Admiral Charles S. Freeman, commander of the Special Service Squadron. Admiral Freeman, a quiet, cool-headed Pennsylvanian...
...unaware of the difficulties which lie in the way of reduction in Armaments here. It is our very detachment from this situation which gives us hope that we may exert a helpful influence. ... I shall take this opportunity to show what we are prepared to do ... to bring armaments as soon as possible through successive stages down to the basis of a domestic police force...
Taking an early lead, the second University crew outrowed the Freshman eight by three lengths over the 1 3-4-mile course in the Basin yesterday afternoon. Stroke Drury of the Jayvees kept his beat down throughout the race, and the upperclassmen were at no time forced to exert themselves beyond the extent required in a brisk workout. Both crews performed well, and, although the 1936 shell is not an outstanding one, its chances against Navy and Penn on Saturday are not unfavorable...