Word: losely
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...consequences of such an action might be far-reaching. As regards himself, it would probably mean that he would lose the prerogatives which he has always retained as a nominal member of the Republican organization. In the event of defeat this might be serious to him. As regards national politics, the consequences might be even more important. His supporters believe that he could carry from six to ten northwestern states. In so doing he would probably plan to prevent a majority in the electoral college and throw the election into the House of Representatives. There his radical followers hold...
...boxing bout. Carpentier, at 173 1/2, was 5 1/2 pounds heavier than when he lost to Dempsey three years ago. "I'm ready," said he before the fight. "Ready and confident. You say to me, 'Can I win?' I say to you, 'How can I lose ?'" François Descamps. Carpentier's manager, corroborated this. "After 16 years he looks better than he ever looked before. And I mean that from my heart." Gibbons also felt satisfied with his training. "That I shall remove Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight, from my path to another...
...swift and untimely end. The field of music contains the few exceptions. The annals of neo-literature are crowded with the names and obituaries of those whose divine flame turned out to be a flash in the pan. Miss Crane should consider the sad case of Daisy Ashford, and lose no time in procuring a bushel basket...
...only on Wednesday and Saturday nights will the first-year men be permitted to attend the movies. This rule will be in force until the day of the Yale Freshman football game. If that game results in a victory, the restriction will be removed, but if the Princeton Freshmen lose, the rule will be enforced until Christmas vacation...
Opponents of the bill declare that under present conditions the corporation simply will not be able to sell its wheat abroad at a profit. Then either the corporation (i.e., the Government) must "hold the bag" or the holders of the receipts given as part payment for wheat will lose just as much as they would at present...