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Word: latters (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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There, the chief executive discovered that his awesome presence did not terrify Mr. Morgan into submission; quite on the other hand the latter refused to give any evidence to support his charges except during a formal Congressional investigation. The President thus opposed, responed by removing the opposition, and Mr. Morgan was relieved of his burdens of office...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ROOSEVELT IN CHECK | 3/25/1938 | See Source »

...Lowman and Dave Burt, the latter unbeaten in intercollegiate competition, will fight it out for the number one berth. Captain Alvah Sulloway, who captained the squash team this fall, and Hubert Hauck are much improved this year according to Cowles. Langdon Gilkey and Chester Legg will complete the team as rated for the Southern trip, with John Palfrey as substitute...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TENNIS TEAM PREPARES FOR WASHINGTON JAUNT | 3/23/1938 | See Source »

Which is correct ? If the latter, you owe an apology to the RFC, which seems to be the only Government agency that has not played fast and loose with the taxpayers' money...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Mar. 21, 1938 | 3/21/1938 | See Source »

...latter was correct. Shrewd Subscriber Schroeder caught TIME correcting a slip...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Mar. 21, 1938 | 3/21/1938 | See Source »

...Venus Flytrap and the Pitcher plant are the two insect eating varieties in the collection. The former closes its many jaws on juicy morsels of flies and slugs and it gradually absorbs them as its means of sustenance. The latter is more subtle and lazy--it makes no motions. Insects are lured into its pitcher-like growths and are so tangled and dazed by the intricacies within that they never return to daylight. Then there is the strange White Galla plant which spurts water from the tips of its leaves under a bright light...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: INSECT-EATERS, SQUIRTERS AMONG GREEN HOUSE FLORA | 3/19/1938 | See Source »

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