Word: quickly
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Burma had been a joy and profit to the British Empire. It was rich in rice, teak, petroleum and jewels; its amiable people (according to one historian) "caused no governor-general a sleepless night." In 1942 the British awoke; as British troops retreated from Burma, the conquering Japanese made quick friends among Burmese politicians. In 1943, the British returned as liberators, but only to prepare a graceful exit...
Skinner, another ball snatcher, will be an alternate forward. In the past his game has been sporadic, reached its peak against Nichols when he showed smooth ball juggling and a quick eye for set-up plays. Styles will be popping his distinctive fast and low long shot from forward and guard. Not speedy on the floor, his deceptive passing is an important ingredient in Berg's hoped for fast break offense...
...true perspective of life and of the world in which we live. To reject the so-called "impractical" subjects in our high schools is to deny our cultural heritage. . . . It is tantamount to admitting . . . that learning, as far as we in America are concerned, is nothing more than a quick method for discovering which button to push and when to push...
...George Blewett of Philadelphia, started to read Tojo's 64,000-word affidavit, which Tojo had rewritten four times in one year. Tojo himself sat back calmly. Around his right middle finger was tied a piece of string-a reminder to himself, he explained later, to keep his quick temper in check. Among his fellow defendants there was a stir of anticipation. Teiichi Suzuki, ex-President of the Cabinet Planning Board, folded his hands and lowered his head as in prayer...
...quick round of winter sports is scheduled this week and next before examinations break up league competition until after mid-term vacation...