Word: detract
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...spring it was thought that the general Harvard Memorial would not get under way for several years, in which case subscriptions for the two memorials would not have been conflicting. As a matter of fact, the big memorial is now under way, and it would be a mistake to detract any subscriptions at all from...
...will be a small personal tribute that will serve as a tangible monument until the ultimate large memorial is erected. The Class of 1920 is to be commended on their splendid enterprise, but other classed should not rush to follow this pioneer example, because such general action would detract from the memorial to all the Harvard dead that will be created...
...influenza, the armistice, the Peace Conference, and the institution of general examinations, it looks as though none of the ancient customs will long survive. The Transcript cannot have many years to live on its present lines; and I am doubtful if its death will not--if thus prematurely assisted--detract from the gaiety of nations. Only Punch has an equal humour, and Punch, after all, attains its effects by conscious and perspiring effort...
Although Cambridge's newest move emphasizes the practical and immediately useful studies, yet it does not detract from the value of a classical training. What has developed for generations the minds of Englishmen is not now discarded. That the greatest stronghold of Greek and Latin should not adjust its requirements until 1918 gives convincing proof of their durability. The demand for men whose training has been devoted entirely to success in business has caused an addition to the college curriculum, not a substitution. Mental training and the need of it remain the same however much the world changes. That which...
...chosen sport. And we shall have more of them. Each step from Professionalism toward real amateurism will bring increasing numbers of poorer players out for teams. These are the very men who need the exercise, who need this opportunity for physical development. Their presence on the fields will not detract from the pleasure or efficiency of the first-string...