Search Details

Word: nearly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...mighty Prudential Center, the slender Memorial Church spire, and the sleek Hancock Tower. In the middle of these spirited architectural statements, however, sits a stubby and overlooked square tower--the top of Memorial Hall as it now exists. Every time I notice that forgotten tower from far or near, its incompleteness pains...

Author: By Sarah J. Schaffer, | Title: Seeking Money for Memorial Hall | 4/11/1997 | See Source »

Some of the concerns mentioned by the faculty were the high cost of day care centers near campus, the lack of on-site centers and the early closing time of those currently used by many faculty members...

Author: By Ariel R. Frank, | Title: Dean Knowles Approves New Benefits for Junior Faculty | 4/10/1997 | See Source »

...constructing a full-service care center near Harvard Yard, giving FAS faculty a space priority and subsidizing the costs of care, the University can ensure that junior faculty do not face these dilemmas. Also, by renewing Harvard's commitment to the issue of child care, the University gains a new incentive in its long-standing attempt to attract top female professors. Much of the strength of Harvard lies in the brilliance of its faculty; all else flows from this remarkable collection of scholars. Ensuring the continued excellence of Harvard means ensuring the quality of its its future faculty...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Provide Child Care For Junior Faculty | 4/10/1997 | See Source »

...missing Air Force military jet. Ever since Captain Craig Button's A-10 attack jet broke formation and disappeared over the Colorado mountains last week, loaded with 450-pound bombs, speculation has had it that the 32- year old pilot might have stolen the plane. New reports from skiers near New York mountain in the Rockies that they saw a black cloud and heard a loud noise are fueling rumors that the plane crashed there. The Air Force theory that the plane went off-course because Button put the plane on autopilot doesn't hold up, critics say, citing evidence...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Search for Captain Button | 4/10/1997 | See Source »

Clearly, Jordan can't be ignored, whether you find him annoying or amazing. However, his presence cannot account for his team's near-invincibility...

Author: By Eunice C. Park, | Title: Bull Market | 4/9/1997 | See Source »

Previous | 374 | 375 | 376 | 377 | 378 | 379 | 380 | 381 | 382 | 383 | 384 | 385 | 386 | 387 | 388 | 389 | 390 | 391 | 392 | 393 | 394 | Next