Word: rid
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Providence will bear us out that their presence is to be lamented--these who come here for what they term social training, and for naught else. But we cannot be rid of them. If we desire a universal interest in the halls of learning, there must be made an effort to entice the blunter spirits away from the lures of Machu-Picchu". Cordially yours. J. BLAIR-DUNCAN...
Tonight's affair offers an opportunity for variety in our amusements--a chance to get rid of a disagreeable sameness. By taking advantage of it the undergraduate may succeed in establishing a not altogether undesirable precedent...
...that are printed plainly in black and white. If there are any who are not willing to observe fair play. It is useless to argue with them; if they are dealt with as they deserve by the authorities and by the students, the libraries of the University may be rid of this nuisance...
...remedy of the present case is obvious and simple, and lies with the men themselves, especially the Freshmen. Rather than consider that an unescapable period of decay has set in, let us say that a menacing symptom has shown itself--and let's get rid of it bag and baggage. PHILIP WALKER...
...royal edict against duelling which was found necessary in order to keep the Army from killing itself off in times of peace. Since an army is now held to be a menace to the freedom of the proletariat, it was thought wise to provide a safe way for getting rid of it. Hence the adoption of the duel...