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...Crimson will try to rebound from the set-back this afternoon, when it takes on Columbia. Last month, the Crimson recorded a five-set victory over the Lions...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Spikers Bow to Red | 10/17/1987 | See Source »

...Government is therefore able to categorize Harvard students as extremists and is able to solidify public opinion within South Africa around its policies. While fears are played upon resulting in further polarization of the different race groups and the momentum for progressive change within the country receives yet another set-back...

Author: By Robert Conway, | Title: The Immorality Of Divestment | 11/23/1983 | See Source »

...stronger one's real position, the less one needs to rub in the other side's discomfiture. It is rarely wise to inflame a set-back with an insult. An important aspect of the art of diplomacy consists of doing what is necessary without producing extraneous motives for retaliation, leaving open the option of later cooperation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RANDOM REFLECTIONS | 3/15/1982 | See Source »

...fact, stiff competition has provided the booters' only real set-back, in an important Ivy outing in New York City against a strong Columbia squad. At times in that match, the Lions simply played above their heads...

Author: By L.joseph Garcia, | Title: A Chance at the Top | 10/7/1981 | See Source »

Only two matches into their season, the spikers are setting their sights on the Eastern League playoffs. While last night's defeat to highly-ranked Springfield was a set-back, the Crimson will be able to atone for their sins on Saturday, when they face Albany State, the other ECAC contender...

Author: By Andrew C. Karp, | Title: Springfield Spikers Down Crimson 3-2 | 2/20/1981 | See Source »

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