Word: limelight
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...obviously tired of being Fascisti. "Criticisms made just for the pleasure of criticising are work for fools. Fascismo which does not create instead of talking is not Fascismo, just as we cannot consider as Fascisti some of the men whom recent political events have brought into the limelight. "We are not among those who say upon all occasions: 'Keep silent and obey;' but we do believe that discussions at the present time are most in opportune." Eventually Benito came hurrying home to slap the hands of the naughty and insist upon discipline, quiet and obedience within the Fascista...
...sided men of ' whom the 19th Century was so prodigal. Poet, editor, author, executive, patriot, diplomat: the record of his achievements consumes more space in Who's Who in America than that of any other man, and suggests a varied career that has never brought him entirely into the limelight, or into the twilight of mediocrity...
Answer: "Exercise is the finest cure I know of for poor circulation. Do plenty of walking, especially in the limelight. It has aided me greatly When you exercise do not rush madly for any specific destination for this will not bring the mental freedom and poise which are absolutely essential for complete recovery. Amble along gently and if you get any place in particular keep on going. You can't tell where you may land...
...boasts and one of its chief claims to the gratitude of the world. But too often the country for which these men have worked has been niggardly in its recognition and acclaim. As a general rule it has been necessary for a great man to step into the political limelight before receiving his due. Of late, partly as a result of increased publicity offered by the Press, partly, perhaps, as the result of a growing sensitiveness among the people, the value to the nation of the services of the private citizen working for his profession and his community has been...
...arrest on a charge of grand larceny. He cribbed my idea of a Christian hotel and, like young Lochinvar, ran boldly away with it before we even had time to catch our breath after the first announcement of the project. Now he has just dodged into the limelight with the idea of broadcasting the Bible. We originated this at Calvary Church some months back. Potter is a pilferer...