Word: much
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...think that one conclusion might be that: 20th Century man expects too much of himself...
...didn't specify the generation interval. At 10% and 30 years per generation [Reader McSweeney] wins hands down. At 15% and 23 years, I was about right.† At 15% and 20 years, the result is over a billion billion, which is much worse...
...Foreign Relations Committee, the U.S. planned to provide the treaty nations of Western Europe with $1.13 billion worth of military supplies (plus an additional $320 million primarily for Greece and Turkey). Perhaps half the equipment would come from U.S. war surplus arsenals, so the actual cash outlay would be much less...
Professor Spencer's course, and his interpretation of the Shakespearean drama were a rare and happy combination of academic interest and penetrating insight into the best of Shakespeare. The course for me proved a rewarding experience and an inspiration in appreciation. Much of this was due to Professor Spencer's own keen perception, his with, and his understanding of Shakespeare, and his brilliant capacity for imparting his vast knowledge to his students...
That is why before this morning's dawn, much before the guys and dolls, who, will eventually head for Suffolk Downs this afternoon, are even awake, a small band of the faithful will head out on the Wellesley-Newton line to witness the Waban Futility, a two furlong free for all for maritally minded maidens...