Word: outdid
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...poured into it by its representatives. The leading delegates and technicians of all nations, most of them no longer young, worked for three weeks with no more than a few hours sleep a night (even the stenographic staff worked three shifts). But the U.S. Treasury's Harry White outdid the rest. With no more than three or four hours sleep a night, he continued to the end with temper unfrayed and head clear, keeping facts and logic marshaled impressively and informing the press ably and regularly...
...used to circulate around British pubs was that "American Air Force colonels under 21 must be accompanied by their parents." The joke is based on the Air Forces' policy of giving able young flying officers plenty of chances to rise. Last week the Army's air arm outdid itself by elevating (with President Roosevelt's approval) two colonels, still in their late twenties, to the rank of brigadier general...
...Patrick's Day the President outdid himself in his annual curtsy to the Irish vote. He went beyond the regular green tie to appear resplendent in green tweed suit, green-striped tie and green carnation, a pot of green shamrocks and a green cat on his desk...
Shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser outdid himself last week. He came up with two winners, adding a dazzling burnish to the Kaiser legend which delights so many U.S. (and foreign) citizens, baffles and annoys so many experts and businessmen...
...waited to be the last man." Mr. Bunshaft, "Why didn't you mention my name last week in the column ... I need more publicity." Mr. Charpiot, "You should see the view of the country jail from our apartment." Mr. Al Harrison. "I had a straight flush but he still outdid me." Mr. Barney, "I've been trying to figure out how I can get 10 percent for the house." Mr. Harry Muff, "Have you heard the one about the traveling salesman ..." Mr. Chiddister, "Why did I apply for a commission ... life was sure wonderful at Great Lakes." Mr. Baldwin...