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Word: insists (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...have been clamoring for exactly the same thing that the Echo so strongly protests against. They have had no one to superintend their alleys, and in consequence the balls are cracked and chipped, and the lower end of the alleys converted into a mass of splinters by men who insist on bowling without removing their heavy boots. These splinters are liable to be run up under the nails, causing serious wounds. It may be further remarked that this inoffensive "professor" is paid by Mr. Hemenway, and it would seem more fitting to thank the donor of the Gymnasium...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORRESPONDENCE. | 2/20/1880 | See Source »

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