Word: prevailingly
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...evils of extra-curricular activities, long bewailed in these columns, would certainly be minimized under this plan of study. Less of the childish preparatory school attitude among undergraduates and faculty alike would prevail, and more genuine interest in things academic would arise. Conversely, this would bring about a more even balance between the present over-emphasis of the extra-curricular and the purely intellectual side of university life. The benefits of this plan can even be traced to their influence upon college entrance exams, allowing more latitude and freedom of preparation before coming to college...
...White Paper of 1923 which Kenya whites hate and which would have astounded Empire Builder Rhodes. It laid down the rule: "The interests of the African natives must be paramount, and that if, and when, those interests, and the interests of the immigrant races should conflict, the former should prevail. . . . The principle of trusteeship for the natives ... is unassailable...
...based on the account of one of your guests at a tea party given by you and at which there were more Swedes than Americans present. It seems that during this party you suggested to the American athletes present that they familiarize themselves with the different customs that prevail in Sweden, urged them to deport themselves with dignity and told them that, by reason of their reputation as international champions, a very high standard of performance would be expected of them. Most certainly none of these legitimate comments constitutes a reflection upon Swedish sportsmanship. From these facts it follows that...
...Receiving reports on the San Francisco strike and radioing Madam Secretary Perkins: "You may say that I have expressed to you and to the public my confidence that common sense and good order will prevail...
...appreciation for your stand against the sportswriters as to the come back of Bobby Jones [TIME, April 2]. As all loyal Georgians, I am an ardent admirer of his superb quality as a golfer and a sportsman. May your broad-minded foresight in sports and other departments always prevail. PAUL McKENNEY JR. Columbus, Ga. Thrilled Engineer Sirs: Allow me to congratulate TIME on its marvelous treatment of the life, personality, and activities of Arturo Toscanini in your article "Birthday of a Conductor" under Music, TIME, April 2, 1934. I am a member of the engineering staff of the Chicago...