Word: profounder
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Duce's attitude is often said to be based on a profound cynicism, on the absolute conviction that the Powers will never unanimously agree to naval limitation. But as the conference sat down, last week, Foreign Minister Dino Grandi of Italy said: "I foresee the closest cooperation between Italy and America. . . . I feel sure that our two countries will find themselves on the same side throughout the conference...
With infinite caution he now rested his left arm against the poor box, and, bending down as though in profound prayer introduced the gum-tipped bone through the slot. A coin stuck to the gum. Soon it was dextrously transferred to a greasy vest pocket. Then another coin, another another-while vast St. Peter's rang with the glorious music of the Church Militant...