Word: onto
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...when the left foot of the Harvard men's basketball squad's star found its way onto a nail early Sunday morning, it caused a quick readjustment in the Crimson's starting lineup. And last night at Briggs Athletic Center, that shuffle almost caused a mild disaster...
...piles into the latest hot ticket from Detroit Visitors to the annual auto show at New York City's Coliseum last week gazed with longing at expensive sports cars and custom-stretched limousines. But a real hit of the extravaganza was the new minivans that are now rushing onto American highways. At the Chrysler display, people bounced up and down in the driver's seat and clambered around the interior. Said Edward Thomas from Matawan, N.J., a prospective purchaser: "It's a very practical vehicle and more fashionable than a regular-size van." Car buyers around...
...thrusters fail, a stranded astronaut could be rescued by his partner or even the shuttle. No tethers are used during the lengthy, complex sorties because an astronaut might become tangled in a line. During the space walks, the astronauts will practice snaring Solar Max by hooking themselves onto the SPAS. But this is not as easy as it sounds. In zero-g, obtaining leverage is exasperatingly difficult. For example, in using a screwdriver, an astronaut is as likely to twist as the screw. While they are working on SPAS, the astronauts will hook their feet in a restraint attached...
Such action would not be an appropriate use of the College's omnibus authority concerning "conduct unbecoming a Harvard student." Harvard can and should take steps to prevent the dangerous throwing of objects onto the playing area. However, unlike heckling in classrooms or at University-sponsored speaking events, shouting of any kind at athletic events neither impedes the game nor endangers the participants. Harvard should not use this document, or any other, as a pretext for regulating students' vocal behavior at athletic contests...
...luge team would be happy to finish in the top ten, but even then the sport may remain mysterious. A Congressman once asked if the luge was something to eat. An empty stomach would be more in keeping for anyone climbing onto the 4-ft.-long, 48-lb. sleds that offer the wildest ride in sports...