Word: overlook
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...need were vital or the effect just, we might overlook illogicality. But protection is not at issue--American publishers in a body have said so; and instead of justice, we have a bald attempt to tax anyone who has anything in his head or wants to put it there--the last place where taxation should fall...
...hard to believe that we have been on the wrong track for so many years. We must not overlook the fact that woman labor legislation has a social as well as an economic significance. So when the feminine craze for "equality" goes so far as to throw away all the hard-won advantages gained through years of struggle, it is very like cutting off one's nose to spite one's face...
...proportion and discretion are usually lost sight of. Indifference to vital interests has meant the indefinite postponement of too many bills. In the present case, however, there are not only dollars, but lives at stake. It seems incredible that Congress, even though it be nearing its last meeting, should overlook this fact...
...fact, this useless interregnum will be costly and dangerous whenever it occurs in troublous and critical times. In normal times we may overlook the waste it involves; but it becomes a matter of first rate moment in such times as this. We ought to take advantage of the present demonstration of its unpleasant possibilities to end it. Congress should submit an amendment to the states without unnecessary delay. Chicago Tribune
...Japan, have already signified their willingness to work towards disarmament if this country follows suit. Otherwise Congress is likely to agree with Senator Borah that the United States is tired of disarmament talk; it wants action and if economy comes with it, so much the better. We must not overlook the greatest possible chance to achieve practical disarmament