Word: crushing
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Trusts should be regulated since they are injurious. Forum, vol. 5, p. 588; July '88; Nation, vol. 49, p. 186, Sept. 5, '89. a. Economically (1) to the consumer, by abridging competition, and (2) to the producer by using their power to crush all rivals. b. Morally by encouraging gambling and speculation in the community. Nation, vol. 45, p. 68, July 28, '89, p. 70. c. Politically by demoralizing voters and office holders. Quart...