Word: strenuously
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...before the University race would seriously interfere with the enjoyment of the latter, there is room for much debate. One thing is certain, however, that the accommodations for man and beast at New London are entirely insufficient on such an occasion as an inter-University race, and that strenuous efforts should be made to prevent a repetition of the famine that raged there the 28th of last June...
...years. He had previously borne high office, and performed distinguished service, alike in the executive, legislative, and judicial departments of the State government, and had been, from his early manhood, a successful and honored member of the legal profession. He was a man of excellent ability, of the most strenuous diligence, of an integrity absolutely impenetrable, and of a benevolence which made his whole life an unceasing ministry of kindness. Those who knew him best knew not that he had a fault, and no man had more fully than he the profound respect and warm affection of all within...
...proves strong and substantial, and the Corporation agrees to move it to any available spot which the societies interested may show a preference for. Rooms will then be fitted up to the satisfaction of the societies, and their household gods will be moved for them to the new quarters. Strenuous efforts have been made to prevent the disturbance of the existing order of things, but the Corporation say that they have become convinced, against their will, that it is for the best interest of the College that societies - and especially theatrical societies - should not occupy rooms in the same buildings...