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Word: embarrassment (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
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...which the charges made do not cover. In the fourth place the class crews are not always in financial distress. The Ninety-six Crew is well managed and has always been free from debt, as the others might be if they were equally well handled. Finally, it would seriously embarrass the 'Varsity to make these expenditures and not have them refunded. We must raise nearly $5000 by subscriptions this year, and with such a task certainly cannot afford to pay out for the class crews nearly...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication. | 4/30/1896 | See Source »

...lighten the burden of the class crews, the 'Varsity charges each of them the exorbitant entrance fee of thirty dollars. The charge of fifty dollars for the use of the boat house is more reasonable, since the crews get something in return for their money. It would not, however, embarrass the 'Varsity much to do away with this source of revenue, and it would be a great relief to the class crews. The latter are really a great benefit to the 'Varsity in developing material. It is to the interest of the 'Varsity to make matters as easy for them...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 4/29/1896 | See Source »

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