Word: succeed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Stinnes' death, Dr. Edmund H. Stinnes was described as "a youth of engaging personality and winning urbanity," a marked contrast, be it said, with his omnipotent father. "Junior" Stinnes, in the words of the deceased magnate, "is much more gifted and efficient than his father - he will succeed...
These men will succeed the officers now at the head of the club at the beginning of the college year next fall...
...farther. A storm of applause swept the banquet hall. Someone proposed a "regular I. C. S. for Sims, fellows, and make it good." In the enthusiasm of the moment, I felt my resolution born anew. It was not too late! I would start now, and I would succeed! Some day I too would come home, put my dinner pall on the table, and say. "Little woman, don't worry about that new dress--I'm making real money...
Assistant Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis was considered likely to succeed to the Senate seat by appointment. Mr. Davis' association with international tennis is typical of a new cosmopolitanism in politics. He is not of the Old, but of the Coolidge "New Guard...
Yale cannot succeed with the revolution in present-day educational systems while the house is divided against itself. The administrative policy and the teaching system must undergo certain changes to answer the cry of men within the University for a more liberal type of education and for a voice in directing it. There are many sources of attack upon the present system. Some are unsound and easily disposed of; others are based on thoughtful consideration and merit action on their proposed demands...