Word: greatest
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...economic aid to underdeveloped countries was the subject of the informal discussion led by Sir Hamilton A. R. Gibb, professors Edward S. Mason, George E. Kirk, and Barbara Ward, Lady Jackson. The panel of economists agreed that the obstacle of political influence and intrigue is one of the greatest impediments to effective economic development...
...President Julius Stratton: "The earth sciences stand on the threshold of great advances, as did electronics ten years ago. The gift . . . will enable geologists, chemists, physicists, meteorologists and oceanographers to work side by side in a basic and applied scientific program which will have, I am certain, the greatest impact on our economy and society...
...many illuminated. In the apse of the basilica there was a 6th century Transfiguration of Christ, 20 feet across, one of the earliest, most splendid, and best preserved of all Byzantine mosaics. There were more than 2,000 ancient icons, by far the world's largest and also greatest collection...
...growing industrial powers, the Soviet Union and West Germany. In 1960 the effect of increasing defense efforts plus rising capital investment will boost gross national product from $475 billion to an even $500 billion. By 1970, ten years later, U.S. production will have soared to $750 billion for the greatest growth in any decade in U.S. history. To U.S. consumers, the growth will mean $355 billion available in disposable income to spend on goods and services in 1965. Five years after that, in 1970, the well-heeled consumer will be spending at the rate of $436 billion a year...
...concert opened with Corelli's Concerto Grosso Op.6, No.1, giving the strings a chance to shine, followed by a gracious but strong Beethoven 8th Symphony. The closing number, Rimsky-Korsakov's Russian Easter Overture called upon the sonority and balanced ensemble work which is perhaps the orchestra's greatest asset...