Word: failed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...people of the United States fail to elect Herbert Hoover as the next president, they can be classed as a bunch of saps"?Thomas Alva Edison...
...course, in a play like "The 19th Hole", in which there are some jokes which are based on golf jargon, a group of ladies might fail at first to register on some things, but for the most part they usually catch on a few minutes later...
...Robert Clarkson has attracted his quota of envy. He is often seen edging, a few minutes late, into his box at polo, at the horseshow, at the theatre, at prizefights. Recognizing him at these events, casual acquaintances wonder when he finds time to do his work. They would probably fail to identify his round gay face of a somewhat sophisticated cherub with the intent, solemn, face which, late at night has been seen bending over Robert Clarkson's desk...
...should study in Europe. "The famed teachers abroad have a knowledge of the art of teaching and of musical technique that few, if any, in this country possess," she stated. "So many of the American masters try to teach those under their tutelage by inspiring them, that they often fail to strike the true essence of the art. Artists learn through teaching; not, through inspiration...
Even Mr. Lincoln's attractive style and natural humor fail to carry him through satisfactorily. The story is pleasant enough, but lacks subtlety...