Word: imperil
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...actively by the Government itself, if the present program for selling the ships fails, as is predicted. To operate the ships, it will be necessary to have funds from Congress, and Congress is still looked upon as dry. Allowing Shipping Board vessels to resume liquor sales, might seriously imperil the Administration's plan for Government operation...
...Panama, barely enough men are maintained to man the necessary defences; and complaints are frequently coming in that the protention afforded is inadequate and leaves no margin of safety. This is the situation under the plan now in effect; further cutting down in the interests of temporary "economy" would imperil the whole National Defence scheme of 1920 and come dangerously near to being penny-wise and pound-foolish...
California greatly appreciated Harvard's invitation. After careful consideration we feel that, due to the length of time the players will be away from their studies, it would imperil their scholastic standing to take the trip. The trip comes at the time of examinations; also the team is obliged to make two long journeys on the coast next year to Seattle and Los Angeles. Sincere regrets, with many thanks and best wishes. (Signed) R. W. Cortelyou. Assistant Graduate Manager...
...reply of whose champion is only in truth a corroboration of Dr. Eliot's criticisms. Instead of a crawling retort, let us frankly admit that we share the regret that an element among us does exist so lost to any sense of personal decorum that they constantly imperil the reputation of their chosen college and drag its fair name in the mire--only qualifying the admission by the demonstrable statement that the number of offenders is less than their apparent ubiquity might indicate. A. ALEXANDER ROBEY...