Word: gain
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...these calculations were essentially academic numbers games based on constantly changing realities. They presumed a static Russian defensive capability as it existed in 1967. McNamara himself pointed out the big drawback: "We can be certain that the Soviets will react to offset the advantage we would hope to gain...
Fierce Competition. Japanese steel men aim for a 15% gain in output and increased exports this year. Already, about one ton of steel in every 15 sold in the U.S. is made in Japan, and Washington's urging has brought a Japanese agreement to reduce exports to the U.S. by nearly onefourth. The slack will be taken up in other markets, notably in Southeast Asia and Europe, where competition is expected to be fierce...
...first player, Terrell should gain both experience and confidence from the greater challenges. He is already acknowledged as the heir to Nayar's collegiate title, and his real test will be the National Amateur Championship...
...events were a distinct disappointment for Harvard. Middle-distance ace Keith Colburn drew a slow heat in the 1000-yard trials and failed to make the finals. Colburn atoned with a stirring 1:51 anchor leg in the two-mile relay final to erase a forty-yard deficit and gain fourth place...
Harvard's fans littered the ice with papers after the score, and when the teams returned. Cornell had regained its poise. Neither team could gain an edge, although Harvard did have two post shots and a three-man break which Dryden stopped alone...