Word: likelihood
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Prussian spirit of military autocracy which is feared, there will be little likelihood of any move in that direction on the Continent such a regime developed only because of tradition, of the all-pervading system of militarism established, and the autocratic government already in control...
...treaty really lies in the course of the next few months. However, before Wilson resubmits the pact, it is only logical that he announce a policy of compromise liberal enough to assure the measure some chance of success. But once in the hands of the committee, there is little likelihood that the treaty will come before the Senate until in its stay in the committee a form has been reached upon which both sides can come to an agreement. Again, when moulded into such a form, very probably in the Senate it will be put upon the calendar and voted...
...purpose of the study of economics in a republic to reduce some-what the likelihood of going wrong in economic affairs, and to increase some-what the likelihood of going right. In an autocracy the people may rely upon their rulers for guidance if they happen to have reliable rulers, but in a republic they have no one to rely upon but them-selves. That furnishes a sufficient reason why the study of economics should interest all serious minded people at all times, and especially in a time like this...
...Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, recognizing the inevitability of more or less price-fixing during the public emergency which the country confronted, at the same time called attention to the very serious complications which were likely to follow as a result of it. Of a truth, the likelihood which he then foresaw has since been translated into the realm of actuality. We refer not alone to the many difficulties which price-fixing encountered by the way while the war was still on, but more especially to the anomalies consequent upon it, which have come into hold relief since...
...been decided by the crew management to hold the annual spring regatta this year as usual, May 11 or 25 having been set as tentative dates, with the likelihood of the former being selected. Shortly after the recess, all crews but the upper University and Freshman eights will be reseated according to classes in preparation for the class crew races which constitute the major portion of this regatta. As in former years there will be comp, wherry and single races...