Word: factor
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...fact that devices easily applicable to the military were being developed in Bridgman's laboratory, seems to be the main factor influencing approbation of the dictum. Harold M. Westergaard, Gordon McKay Professor of Civil Engineering, himself a Lieutenant Commander, thought that the "ultimatum will have only good effects...
...Science has been rightly recognized as probably the only human activity which knows no nationalisms; for this reason it has been a potent factor making for universal civilization...
...given the biggest thrill of his life by seeing Miss O'Connell make a tremendous hit with everybody. No one can be unaffected by the charm and beauty with which she sings. Add the fact that the lady is a genuinely good looking vocalist, and the sum equals another factor in Dorsey's rise...
...years ago, when Al Smith ran for President, bellowed at by Alabama's Senator "Tom-Tom" Heflin, who mortally hated & feared the "Pope of Rome,"* Catholicism was brought forward as an issue in U. S. life. There can be no doubt that religious intolerance was a large factor in Al Smith's defeat. Since 1928, Pius XI's U. S. priesthood has got in some good licks on anti-Catholic sentiment. So skilfully have they stimulated U. S. reaction against that year's campaign of whispering and Heffling that the atmosphere has intangibly but perceptibly changed...
...more pleased over the victory than Coach Jack Barnaby, for this is his first season as varsity coach. To him goes no small amount of credit for the win; his enthusiasm, ability and interest in every member of the squad was a vital factor in the constant improvement of the team...