Word: losely
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...they represented a massive indictment. Many French voters doubtless cast their ballots on the merits of the issues raised in the referendum, ignoring the eschatology of De Gaulle's destiny. The referendum's proposal for government decentralization spawned a host of local antagonisms from communities that stood to lose by it. Nancy, the historic capital of Lorraine, was incensed that smaller Metz, a city of Germanic language and origin, would become the capital of its region, the new Lorraine. Though they had given De Gaulle 75% of their vote in 1962, the citizens of Nancy delivered an angry...
...crisis-ridden atmosphere of last spring, when he even advised De Gaulle not to follow through on his promise of a personal referendum. Instead, Pompidou cannily proposed the alternative of parliamentary elections, on which only Pompidou's?not the general's?prestige would be staked. "If you lose the referendum, Mon Général, the regime is lost," said Pompidou. "If I lose the elections, I will be the only one to lose them." Reportedly, a suspicious De Gaulle replied: "And what...
...rule it, but the antagonists quickly realized that the kingdom was big enough for both of them. They called a meeting and asked Billy to abdicate. When he refused, they threatened to take him before the high judges. Rather than risk a fight that he was likely to lose anyway, Billy-still a prince in name and by no means a pauper-gave up his throne last week. After his abdication, the Trustbusters said that they would nonetheless try to stop General from taking over the empire. But Prince was gone, having retreated to clip his coupons and count...
...usual, Harvard's major challenge for top honors will come from Penn. Both the Quaker varsity heavies and lights have yet to lose this spring. But Harvard will into have to worry about either Penn crew until it makes the finals...
...those students--all of whom had previously accepted admission here--decide to attend Harvard, they will lose the full honorary scholarships--tuition, books, fees, and $50 per month--offered them by the Navy...