Word: virtually
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Other critics emphasized the fact that while Britain professes to favor Egyptian independence, her interests are inimical to such aspirations. In this connection it was asserted that, although a British Protectorate was declared only on Dec. 18, 1914 and ended on Feb. 18, 1922, a virtual Protectorate was in existence from 1883 to 1914, and that the present situation differs little from that which obtained during that period...
...powerful organization is there, having virtual control of and support from the Republican National Committee and the Party's "regulars." Barring errors and breaks in the game, they apparently have victory at their call. The President officially signified his intention to run in the South Dakota primaries next March...
...ever-vigilant Federal Trade Commission has reported that the Radio Corporation of America possesses a virtual monopoly in the radio industry...
...Ming's army; but as that force peremptorily demanded their back pay, and as General Chen was not in a position to accede to their imperious wishes, the army deserted and the General fled to Peking, whence he had come, and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen was left a virtual victor on the field of battle...
...Shogun?a title of military governors of Japan, monopolized by various noble families in turn. By usurpation the Shoguns became the virtual rulers, until in the revolution of 1867-1868 the office was abolished and the power of tho Emperor restored...