Word: peak
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...color maps on the following four pages show the world's contemporary empires, at their peak and at their present ebb. Imperialism itself is in retreat: out of step with the 20th century, it is condemned to anachronism by the urgent drive of black man and yellow man to be free. But not all empires are doomed to sudden extinction. Britain's conspicuously has proven its ability to learn from defeat, to loosen the bonds forged by gunboat and ledger, and to command the loyalty of many of its subjects through freedom instead of force...
...production for the first four months was off 9%, at 1,959,688 (but still the third highest on record). Business inventories of $81.1 billion on March 31 were still high-$1.6 billion higher than a year ago-although they were $1.2 billion below last October's peak...
...average citizen, the late high-school years represent the peak of reading, and in many cases, interest, in government and American history. But after graduation, he must wait several years before he can vote. During this period, his interest frequently dies. Lowering the age requirement to 18 would give young people a chance to become involved in their government at a time when they are reading and hearing most about...
Having matured during the twenties and early thirties, many aspects of Eisenstein's art reached a peak in the 1938 Alexander Nevsky. Most startling is the off-center placement of the camera. Often, in his most powerful shots, including close ups, the principals are quite to one side of the center of the screen. This technique gives both feeling of informality to scenes that should not consciously seem posed, and allows background to set-off the striking composition. Most famous of the Eisenstein shots are the long distance views of hordes moving across broad plains. Keeping the camera...
Coach Bill McCurdy planned the meet perfectly. He fooled the Blue in event after event, and had his team at its peak for the 58th annual meet. Despite miserable weather conditions which flooded the stadium and the track, the Crimson was first in nine individual events as well as the mile relay...