Word: spiteful
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Ducey commented that in spite of the heavy Radcliffe protest over seating arrangements, it was only in a few overcrowded classes that the situation was really acute. "Some monitors had already met the problem themselves," he said, adding that the others "were pretty able fellows" and would doubtless find the ladies suitable seats...
Putnam, secretary of the Crimson yacht club, said yesterday he hoped to have some supporters on hand watching the races in spite of the cold weather...
...spite of such inertia and hostility, the in-escapable logic of events may force Congress, however reluctantly, to grant at least a part of the President's requests for European aid. But the outlook for favorable action on Mr. Truman's proposal for measures to stop inflation at home is dark indeed. Although the President actually gave "inflation curbs" top listing on his agenda, several Congressmen have declared their intent to introduce tax reduction measures as soon as Congress assembles. It is generally conceded that any overall tax reduction would release more money to be spent in an already inflated...
...spite of Harvard's constant and ignominious defeats from its great rival, Yale, the annual game was still the most looked-for one in the country. There was undoubtedly good sportsmanship, but games frequently became rough and new. A minor legend of the early Eighties were Ben Lamb's teeth and their effect on the Harvard anatomy during a typically fierce game. The CRIMSON even penned a little poem on them...
...spite of this impressive record, Teele and his assistants have their troubles, both with employers and prospective employees...