Word: guesswork
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...then there is the complication that exam period or ablate data can offer. Both of these distractions have the same general effect; to wit, they dim the scribble's unflinching regard for detailed research and careful analysis, reducing him to what sometimes borders on wild guesswork...
Because it is mainly guesswork about the present military strength of various nations, and the possibilities of different plans of attack and defense, "If Russia Strikes" is of questionable value in assessing the present or future world situation. The book is not based on any proven facts, and both reflects and supports present fear and hysteria. According to Mr. Eliot, since there can be no peace with Russia, we must remain armed and develop more powerful weapons and a stronger FBI to ferret out spies and plotters. All of this may not be warmongering--but it is dangerously close...
...defensive) won. In the Midwest, there seemed no end to the invincibility of Notre Dame and Michigan, both unbeaten since 1946. Only slightly less impressive were North Carolina and Army. The pity was that none of these four would play each other, so that comparisons were at best guesswork, and at worst a matter of local patriotism...
With three games gone, Lamar is more sure of his lineup, which so far has been largely a matter of guesswork. Don Cass will probably be promoted to a starting role at end, and Bill Campbell is being brought up from the "B" team to strengthen the backfield...
...experimental stage, have had some extraordinary results. They are not always sure just how or why their techniques work, but so long as the patient gets better, they are content to plug away at the techniques and let the theories wait. Psychiatrists use great doses of good will, some guesswork, and a few tricks picked up from mankind's troubled past...