Word: imparting
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...have continued to howl as Ma Bell has systematically abolished exchange names (Butterfield, Murray Hill) in favor of numbers. When a disease got named for their organization, some American Legionnaires protested as though fearing voodoo-like contamination. Real estate developers act as if they expect fanciful street names to impart class to entire neighborhoods. But should it be assumed that only classical music is played on Symphony Circle in Vienna...
...reiterated his opposition to the assumption that the Faculty could determine a set of courses representing knowledge that all students should be required to know. He added that he would prefer "a Core faculty" of professors who would impart their own views and perceptions to students, rather than a rigidly-defined set of Core courses...
...place will still be a local monument because of its lofty "Galleria." This 76-ft.-high arched glass roof, only one section of which is up, was inspired by the ethereal vaulting in Milan's Galleria. Denver's will unify the complex, shelter the promenades and impart its own blend of airiness and intimacy to the neighborhood...
...done by the former Commerce Secretary himself. An inveterate doodler, Richardson, who also served as Attorney General in the Richard Nixon administration until the infamous Saturday Night Massacre, loaded his self-portrait with symbolism. He is painted into a corner, Richardson pointed out, but signal flags in the background impart the message: "I expect to refloat." Tiny sperm whales on his blue necktie recall the adage, "The spouting whale gets harpooned." Quipped Richardson of his canvas: "You may ask yourself, 'Why not the best?' The answer, of course, is that it's too expensive...
...convicted swindler. Then, aided by funds from his Bahamian operation, Allen formed an alliance with Producer Ray Stark and proceeded to take control of the small Canadian movie and TV producer called Seven Arts. Next, Allen acquired Warner Bros. The acquisitions seem innocent enough, but Truscott manages to impart a suspicion that they were somehow tainted...