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Word: gainful (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...would control the new Senate? Republicans, in the minority for 13 years, needed a net gain of ten seats to take over.* To many a practiced politico, this had seemed like an insuperable obstacle. But by last week, what with the Wallace fracas and the meat shortage, some had begun to change their minds...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: The Senate Sweepstakes | 10/7/1946 | See Source »

...Reconsider Your Policy." "Had I fought them with personal lust or for the gain of a few men, it would be I-a monstrous criminal whom heaven should punish. But if they were rebels misguided by you, then you are the murderer. In the silence of the night, think upon it . . . reconsider your policy. . . . What people hate most is war. What they need most is peace . . . you say you will struggle on for ten years more of fighting and disturbance. What would then be left for people...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CHINA: Cruel Generosity | 10/7/1946 | See Source »

...started quickly. After Harvard kicked off, and Tufts was unable to gain, the Jumbos kicked to wingback Dave Farrell on the Crimson 40-yard line. In six plays the Jayvees scored, with a pass from Farrell to Captain Bill Fitz setting things up on the Tufts 8 yardline, after which Farrell went off tackle for the touchdown. Bucky Harrison converted...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Jayvee Eleven Scores Early, Often to Crush Tufts, 37-0 | 10/5/1946 | See Source »

While the catalogue doesn't yet list a course titled "Business Board IA," a Business competition offers each candidate the opportunity to gain sound financial experience and a knowledge of the ins and outs of the business world...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Have Any Complexes? Want to Be a Big Shot? Cure All at 14 Plympton Street by Entering Crime Comps | 10/3/1946 | See Source »

...Commerce-W. Averell Harriman for Henry Wallace (gain...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE ADMINISTRATION: After Henry | 9/30/1946 | See Source »

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