Word: offending
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...must be borne in mind that foreign powers entertain two sentiments towards the United States-the one a healthy disinclination to get into trouble with us; the other a growing discontent with what they call our arrogance. Now, aunexation is perculiarly qualified to put us in a position of offend others, and also such a change as will diminish their fear of offending...
There is nothing in the game of football itself to offend any but the most sensitive persons. The rough handling to which those who play expose themselves, is not too extreme for strong men engaged in manly sport; and for the weak the game was never intended. But the violence of the game offers peculiar opportunities for abuse to those who seek them. There is much dirty play which can be done in defiance of any rules, however stringent. Such play can only be discouraged by absolute intolerance on the part of players and spectators alike. In the intensity...