Word: surely
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...falsely humble, but the bravura of a MacArthur, a Patton or a Montgomery distressed his sense of proportion. He did not need to shout, and as General of the Army or President he betrayed not the slightest trace of pretension or vainglory. There was, to be sure, a terrible temper, but as Field Marshal Lord Montgomery, a former subordinate and sometime critic of Eisenhower, said last week, "He had only to smile at you, and there was nothing you would not do for him." Even as a five-star general, Ike could extend his hand to an enlisted...
...ending the war, because it would demonstrate good intentions on the U.S.'s part and at the same time turn the pressure of world opinion on Hanoi to do likewise. On the other hand, no one can be sure that Hanoi actually wants a quick peace ?in which case the argument becomes pointless...
...overqualified many. Forced to refine their criteria, admissions directors now seek "highenergy" students (basal metabolism readings may be next) and especially "interesting people." How to seem interesting is every applicant's new nightmare. As one New York headmaster recently told anxious parents: "The only solution is to make sure that your boy builds a submarine in the basement...
...pleasant male voice informed us after a single ring. We asked for Mr. Shawn and immediately found ourselves talking with an equally pleasant lady. Though it was nearly noon, she explained that Mr. Shawn had yet to begin his working day but would return our call when he arrived. Sure enough, in less time than it takes to peruse "Talk of the Town," our phone rang and we found ourselves engaged with Mr. Shawn himself...
...psychological advantage of the one goal can seldom change a series' outcome, but it makes for a delicate balance in individual games. In one of Montreal's single goal victories over St. Louis last year, Canadien goalie Gump Worsley deflected a sure St. Louis score with the wrong end of his stick after slippling in front of the net and broke St. Louis' rally late in the game...