Word: crushing
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...about 3400. The main objections that have been raised to this plan are: (1) the old space is too small both for satisfying the demand for tickets and for accommodating the contestants; (2) if the large majority of the class participate there will be too much of a crush; (3) on account of this crush the success of the scheme depends absolutely on the conduct of the fellows; (4) it will be difficult to prevent maneuvering for a favorable place while the cheering is going...
...might be questioned whether the rush and crush of Class Day is not one of the time-honored, distinctive features of that time, and a cause for pleasurable excitement rather than misery. The interest and zest of the occasion would be likely to pall if spread over two or three days...
...whatever the cause of the evil it is a very serious one and the Administrative Board does well in attempting to crush it out by severe measures...
...interest attaches to the campaign through its wildly picturesque and beautiful surroundings, but in the military ability displayed by the great leaders, and in the reckless courage of the troops, Chattanooga has become a monument to the defenders of the Union. Its strategie results cannot be overestimated. Grant, having crushed one flank and the centre of the Confederacy, was now called to crush the one vigorous point of resistance, Lee in Virignia...
Accordingly Rosecrans moved on Bragg, who awaited him at Murfreesboro, on the Stone River. Each general arranged his line for the battle next day, intending to attack and crush his opponent's right. Rosecrans, however, was so intent upon this purpose that he failed to strengthen his own right, and as Bragg struck his blow first and luckily found this one weak spot, the rebels came within an ace of winning a decisive victory. The Union right was forced back and routed, but Sheridan and Thomas stood firm in the centre and, by magnificent firmness, repelled