Word: put
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...party, to satisfy the dissenting republicans who aimed primarily at the abolition of corruption, but who still had remained faithful in their belief in statehood, put in a plank to that effect. The nationalists also received recognition, for the party pledged itself to independence under the protectorate of the United States, identical to the present status of Cuba; and, thirdly, it declared itself for home rule somewhat similar to that which Canada enjoys. It is clear that this platform is an expression of the most conflicting interests. However, the Unionist Party carried the people with it and controlled absolutely...
...clock the companies were marched individually to the field, and for an hour went through company drill. At about 4.45 o'clock the three majors took command of their battalions, and for the next half-hour the men were put through battalion maneuvers. At 5.30 the regiment formed across the field in line of battalions for retreat, and the impressive ceremony was performed without a hitch. Immediately afterwards the companies passed in review before Captains Cordier, Bowen, and Shannon, and then marched back to headquarters with the band...
...That this Board heartily endorses the statement of the President of the University about the action of the Faculties of the University in their efforts to put the services of Harvard at the disposal of the Government...
...have no quarrel with Mr. Wright's withering and embracing method of condemning Thackery and the British Empire. I repeat, no quarrel with the method. But, since I have sung praise of positiveness in criticizing let me remark that such opinion, no matter how ably put, is nonsense. ALFRED PUTNAM...
...Drew for the first time in our experience is something more than himself. Formerly I have wondered why his appearances have not been heralded something in this way: Mr. John Drew in a new and original play in three acts, "John Drew." Last night, however, he put his now familiar gutteral style of voice and playing into a veritable characterization of the militant old worldling with tight boots and "the most beautiful coats in London." At times it seemed little more than a rich succession of grunts, growls, "By Gads," "demnition sirs," but even out of these husky trifles...