Word: ripe
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...were three in number. These were the most important features of their more general imperialistic policy. The first was the manipulation of the Balkan situation to satisfy Russia's aims with respect to the Bosphorus, and to furnish a pretext for a general war when they found the time ripe for one. The second of their endeavors was to involve England so thoroughly in their schemes and diplomacy that when the crucial moment came she would be unable to withdraw or to support Germany. In the third place they both agreed to go on increasing their military preparations...
...Russians. There, attracted by it, I persuaded one of the men to teach me the song and dance. I had meant to use it in a revue, but on account of my contract, I was unable to do so. When I entered Captain Jinks, I decided the time was ripe for its introduction, and here...
...impossible to reconcile their men to a wage cut. The operators will certainly not take kindly to a complete reorganization of the industry. Finally all these groups will be tempted to keep the subsidy in force and to let matters drift, at the taxpayer's expense. Politicians of ripe experience opined last week that this latter course, dangerous though it is, seems likely to be pursued for some time to come. To cut short the subsidy and risk a general strike was widely declared to be a gesture beyond Mr. Baldwin's political reach...
...Quince Jelly, Apple Butter, Preserved Sweet Gherkins, Preserved Sweet Midget Gherkins, Preserved Sweet Mixd Pickles, Sour Spiced Gherkins, Sour Midget Gherkins, Sour Mixed Pickles, Chow Chow Pickle, Sweet Mustard Pickle, Dill Pickles, Sour Pickled Onions, Preserved Sweet Onions, Sandwich Relish, Spanish Queen Olives, Spanish Manzanilla Olives, Stuffed Spanish Olives, Ripe Olives, Pure Spanish Olive Oil, Tomato Ketchup, Chili Sauce, Beeksteak Sauce, Red Pepper Sauce, Green Pepper Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Prepared Mustard, Prepared Mustard Sauce, India Relish, Evaporated Horseradish, Mayonnaise Salad Dressing, Pure Malt Vinegar, Pure Cider Vinegar, Distilled White Vinegar, Tarragon Vinegar...
Mary Pickford, Marion Davies, and now Patsy Ruth Miller have all been caught throwing ripe tomatoes, and as yet they haven't been punished for it. What we did wasn't nearly so bad anyway, because it never found its way into the movies. If it happens again we shall take the whole matter up with Will Hays...