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Word: lets (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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This democratic country: let us not forget that we live in a nation where democracy is the enduring keynote of social and political life. And that brings us to the larger question--has Harvard fitted us to live usefully in a democratic country, to serve as leaders of a democratic people? We hear comparatively little today of democracy, and much of big business; but the United States will not be ruled forever by the men who have money. The time may be not yet, but the day will come when those who exploit the people shall no longer deceive them...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Clase Parts, by Eliot, Jones, and Reel, Cover Wide Field at Commencement Ceremonies | 6/21/1928 | See Source »

...afternoon the first combination paddled over the full four miles at a very low stroke of about 23 or 24. The crew made the distance without a stop and then turned and rowed back without any let up, finishing at a stroke of 42. There will be no more time trials for any of the crews except the Freshmen, who may be tested over the two mile distance tomorrow...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FIRST CREW HOLDS LIGHT WORKOUT IN FOUR MILE PADDLE | 6/19/1928 | See Source »

...this face-saver was rushed through, M. Valdemaras grinned and bellowed jovially: "I'll vote for that. Let's make it unanimous...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS: 50th Impotency | 6/18/1928 | See Source »

...let things slide" sets up a disastrous strain unless legislation keeps pace with sliding (change), the law of nature...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Not Red | 6/18/1928 | See Source »

...rate, after the brilliant example of President Coolidge, whose skill in a fishing way has kept the exploits of the U. S. Marines in Nicagagna almost entirely off the front pages, it is inconceivable that the campaign managers will let Mr. Hoover's exploits with the rod and reel remain hidden under a bushel...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE MINNOW AND THE WHALE | 6/18/1928 | See Source »

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