Word: surround
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Hoover regime. There need be no fear of radical demagegism in the new administration; in his security, Mr. Roosevelt can easily dispense with the Long's, the Norriss's, and the Brookhart's. The president-elect will desire to show the competence of Democrats in office; he will surround himself with capable advisers...
Knucks: That's easy. We'll capture a college. I'll pick one out and surround it with gorillas...
...inside the great moat-and-wall which surround the 486-acre Royal Palace, all was ecstasy. The Son of Heaven personally received Conqueror Honjo, personally delivered to him an Imperial rescript of thanks and delicately hinted other gifts. These (later bestowed by the Imperial Chamberlain) included "a sum of money," an inscribed gold watch...
...will have United States troops proceed immediately to the scene of the disorder. Surround the affected area and clear it without delay. . . . Any women and children should be accorded every consideration and kindness. Use all humanity consistent with the execution of this order...
According to tough little President Luiz Sanchez Cerro of Peru whose body has been scarred by bullets of several would-be assassins (TIME, March 14), "The revolt was suppressed and several thousand loyal troops are carrying out their orders to surround and capture the insurgents." To finance the suppression $50,000 was appropriated by Peru's Congress...