Word: gain
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Guinier also talked about her more recent and public struggles, discussing a meeting she had with then-Sen. Alan K. Simpson (R-Wyo.) in an effort to gain his support of her nomination. She said the meeting was indicative of how the public perceptions of her views differed from her actual positions...
...famous for being Jackie Robinson's friend and fellow infielder during the Dodgers' golden years. In 1947, when a crowd started booing baseball's first black player, Reese went over to second base and put his arm around Robinson's shoulder. That gesture quieted the crowd and helped Robinson gain acceptance. TOM SYLVESTER '00 April...
...which are not. And by slowing Starr's investigation until after the Jones case comes to trial next month, Clinton could use the not-guilty verdict he expects to argue the pointlessness of Starr's efforts. Of course, even if Starr wins the privilege fight, the prosecutor might not gain all that much. Clinton aides can simply take a page from their boss and say they don't remember...
...They might gain a variety of experiences andaccumulate skills such as writing, research,teaching and publishing," she says. "This willassist them in preparing for the academic jobmarket...
Senior Mike Kiedel did not have to wait long to gain a little respect for himself and the Harvard men's swimming team...