Word: upon
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...picture is clear. The Age of Holden Caul-field is upon us, the University of Chicago syndrome is slowly ossifying. At the citadel of veritas future Bronsons will be sacrificed to the glory of the Spike Sluggs and Moses Kelleys. The uncommon man-typical in his uniqueness--is taking over; the natives of Idyllia are being driven...
With the plague of exams come upon us, athletics at Harvard have reached the low point of the year. Probably not many people have noticed, and fewer care. But for those who have not lost themselves completely in the Reign of Terror around us, it should be noted that the athletic renaissance begins this week...
...Oaths and affidavits of this sort are especially distasteful when they are required of young people who are just entering upon the most important phase of their educational experience," since they represent a "lack of confidence," Griswold concluded...
...oscilllations of the suspended head came to a halt, I realized that the interview was over. I thanked Professor Quaeritor, and upon leaving he rubbed his spider, "Don't call me Quaeritor, the natives...
...estimates that these four changes would yield $118 million in extra tax revenue. At the same time, the group maintains that they would neither increase the burden upon the poor as much as a sales tax, nor "soak the rich...