Word: waits
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...view. He got money into circulation quickly, which was the economic objective of pump-priming, and he gave destitute people work, which was the social objective." But he was not above using "what we called the 'squeeze play' to get additional funds." Hopkins and his deputies "would wait until the last minute before letting Bell and me know they were overspending, then they would appeal to our emotions by reminding us of the plight of the jobless...
...improved dispensing system becomes a frustrating and irksome wait when large numbers of necessary texts are unavailable. After two days of book orders, large holes appear in the course lists required by popular fields such as Government and Economics. Inaccurate reading lists containing many out-of-print works, poorly estimated class enrollment, and a naive hope that some 250 newly registered students would drop out hinder the purpose of an improved sales plan. While some course instructors completed their book needs as early as last July, others are still making changes and undergraduates must now sweat out three or four...
...same time, a queue of 100 people ran from the University Squash Courts on Linden Street around the corner to the Phillips Book Store entrance. A total wait of one hour and a half was encountered here...
...look up, and he took a quick jump to the middle of the road, where he shrunk to avoid the passing cars. A booming amplified voice reached his cars; it seemed to be asking questions of someone. "Where do you think you're running to? Can't you wait for the lights? Are you stupid?" Vag looked around him, and realized in terror that the odd catechism was directed at himself. But now the lights had changed, and the voice went on, "All right, move along. And wait for the light in future." Vag turned in the direction...
...might have to wait til classes start on Wednesday. But you can't borrow lectures notes the first day ... Maybe I should get lost???? Would he know his way around, through? Maybe I could meet an upperclassman that way. Or I could pretend he looks like Rufus McCoy who rescued me from drowning when...