Word: expert
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Juniors, Bill Croach and Hal Park, are also expert wielders of the epee. Croach has now recovered from the injuries to his hand and ankle which handicapped him earlier in the season...
...Temporary National Economic (Monopoly) Committee functions much like a group of expert Big Apple dancers. After a spell of general activity, the bulk of the committee clears the floor, applauds politely while one of its members cuts a particularly fancy caper...
When Japanese wrestling was mentioned, the inevitable question about jiu-jitsu was raised. Pat calls jiu-jitsu a type of "aesthetic dancing." A good wrestler can lick a jiu-jitsu expert any time, provided the combatants don't wear jackets while fighting, Pat declared. The art of jiu-jitsu is used to teach detectives, army and navy officers, G-men, and policemen how to disarm a man, and the numerous choke holds are the basis of the art. Choke holds cannot be used unless the opponent is wearing a jacket or coat which can be used as a lever...
...emergence of foreign policy as a burning national concern. On this Robert Rice Reynolds considers himself an expert because he has toured the world extensively (efficiently sending postcards to his voters). His ambition to get on the Foreign Relations Committee was great enough so that South Carolina's Jimmy Byrnes, by fixing it, lured his vote away from the Administration's higher figure...
...artistic point of view, "Trade Winds" is in a class with its predecessor, for it is not; but on the other hand this latest attempt will doubtless be even more popular because of the delightful humor that has been skillfully interwoven with the story. Fredric March, as Sam Wye, expert detective, is put on the trail of Joan Bennett, murderess, because of his peculiar fascination for beautiful women. Constantly harassed by Ann Sothern who, as "Dr. Livingston," easily walks away with the acting honors, and Ralph Bellamy, as an incredibly stupid detective, he traces her half way around the world...