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Word: seem (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...mitigate such militant expressions of the Monroe Doctrine as the Nicaraguan broil, to justify the dollar sign from U. S. diplomacy south of Key West, in short, to show that though circumstance makes him seem a Caesar, the President of the U. S. is but the tribune of a peacefully potent and ambitious people,?what better gesture than for the President of the U. S. to attend a forum of what must not be thought of as the U. S. provinces; to appear, congratulate, speak and depart as a respectfully interested figure no more dominant?save by chance?than...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: To Cuba | 1/16/1928 | See Source »

...situation at Princeton will scarcely pass unnoticed in view of the fact that a very similar situation seems to be in the making at Harvard. At Princeton where the community chest has been used for several years past, the Student Council has further been forced to send letters to the parents or guardians explaining the situation and seeking their help in meeting the obligations neglected by the undergraduates. Such a crisis has not been reached as yet at Harvard; it might never occur. But to such as are prone to take the budget pledge somewhat lightly and to have...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE WOLF AT THE DOOR | 1/14/1928 | See Source »

...satisfactory in other respects. The question undoubtedly may be asked as to whether a Register appearing in February can be considered satisfactory in any degree. The only logical answer must be found in sales figures. If the forthcoming Register sells--that is allowing for already contracted subscriptions -- it would seem to have a faithful public; if not, it is evidently a case of watchful waiters grown weary...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE COUNCIL MOVES | 1/13/1928 | See Source »

...again, we argue that the modern youth is no worse than the youth of a century or half a century ago. From Bill's report, it would seem that the modern so-called flaming youth keeps the flames under control better than the modern youth of days gone by. Purdue Exponent...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PRESS | 1/12/1928 | See Source »

These are the plays which in the light of metropolitan criticism, seem most important...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: Best Plays in Manhattan: Jan. 9, 1928 | 1/9/1928 | See Source »

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