Word: waited
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Human Growth won enthusiastic approval. Of 1,131 persons polled, 91.2% wanted their children to see the film. A frequent student reaction: "Can we see it again?" Most surprising parental reaction: "Why wait until the seventh grade...
...defying party precepts and platforms. In the recent fight, for instance, New York's governor and junior senator, both Republicans, were in direct opposition, and in 1946, Chicago's Ed Kelly and Henry Wallace joined in praise of it. Now, of course, the cry of the Mid-West is "wait 'til next year," when the venerable Seaway will make another appearance in the halls of Congress and probably be booted out again...
...change artist. Last week, for example, he was a solemn reader of blank verse (Living-1948), a slightly sardonic moderator (Author Meets the Critics), a whimsical telecast quizmaster (Americana Hall), a rather bubbly announcer (Chesterfield Supper Club). On the NBC Symphony, he had to hurry ("Toscanini won't wait a second," he confided, "I really have to rush before the downbeat...
...long afternoons and evenings in the monotonous environs of Widener when they would rather study, and eat, at home. The 9 o'clock check out (and check in) deadline for reserved volumes practically precludes their home use by anyone living at some distance. Even shelf-books often require a wait of two or three hours, resulting in missed train connections and general scholastic confusion...
...Council statement on rent increases must wait until the special investigating group meets with Provost Buck once more...