Word: foiling
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...many young Americans are almost certain to be disappointed. Baby boomers have to share any inheritance with a greater number of siblings. Divorce and remarriage can also foil the best-laid wills. A University of Pennsylvania study found that nearly 25% of divorced fathers had no contact with their kids during the previous five years, a fact that could influence Dad's last will and testament. And Boston University economist Laurence Kotlikoff argues that inheritances and gifts -- while significant -- actually account for a declining share of young family income, in part because older Americans are increasingly dependent on Social Security...
...Crimson was particularly disappointed with its performance with the foil against Columbia. Van Leeuwen's absence placed the burden on freshman Greg Chang, who scored Harvard's only two points...
Harvard's women fencers also found Columbia much more than it could handle. Led by Olympian Ann Marsh, the Lions did with the Crimson as they pleased, winning the foil competition (the only division for women) easily...
...Crimson fared considerably better against the Big Red, as Harvard's men won two out of the three divisions and the women triumphed in foil...
...Crimson men took the foil, 8-1, the epee, 4-2, but lost 6-3 in sabre...