Word: hastener
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Switzerland alone, the Nazis thus lost a huge gob of capital and hidden assets which might otherwise have been used to hasten defeated Germany's return to power. Even more important, the Swiss measures established a precedent for similar safeguards in other neutral countries where the Nazis might seek financial and personal shelter. "Lauch" Currie had British, French and U.S. associates on his mission, but he was entitled to a personal accolade when he returned to Washington. Said he : "This really ends the last hope of the Nazis for establishing themselves through the safe haven of property held abroad...
...Painter Pablo Picasso's big Left Bank garret studio last week an impressive group of French intellectuals† met to hasten the overthrow of Dictator Francisco Franco...
...seemed to indicate more clearly than ever that they were determined to throw everything into a defense in front of the Rhine (TIME, Dec. 4). It might make the Rhine much harder to reach than the Allies originally expected-but it would simplify, and perhaps even hasten, Allied victory in the west...
...Chinese, may I hasten to express my sincere appreciation for your article on China in TIME (Nov. 13) . It takes courage and a tough mind to drive home against the current trend of confusion some of the issues involved in the Chinese situation. I am sure every Chinese feels indebted to you for this excellent piece of reporting that will certainly help the public see the entire picture from all sides...
...future of his protege. King George II of Greece, Mr. Churchill said not a word. Of the King's recent past, the Prime Minister said warmly that George had risked his life to visit his troubled forces in Egypt, hasten Greek unity...