Word: accomplishing
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...regarded as an experiment. To the uninitiated the various changes in recent years seem to be steps backward, in as far as they tend to reduce the number of men who take part in public debates. If, however, the more informal discussion groups attract more men, they will partially accomplish their purpose, and may lead to a stronger system...
...patience which fixes its support upon one man or body of men and backs them until they win. Only the most strong-minded committee or captain can survive the attacks resulting from the existing feeling of restlessness. With the right sort of confidence a mediocre but enduring system will accomplish more than spasmodic attempts to secure a brilliant player are coach for one year...
Aside from the field which it opens, this club should be able to accomplish much in the way of bringing foreigners into closer touch with the leading men in their classes. At present, the foreign element, with a few exceptions, occupy an isolated position, not on account of their nationality, but because there is little to make them acquainted with their classmates...
...indication of what may be expected in the final game, toward the winning of which every effort is being directed. By its showing against the University team in practice, the Freshman eleven has given evidence of great possibilities, but the coaches and players cannot be expected to accomplish their task alone. The hearty support of every Freshman is needed, and the only real way such support can be given is by responding to a man to this first opportunity to watch and encourage the team...
...have put them off until much too late. Many more have ignored the request that they should see each man on their list personally. If every member of the Reception Committee will cease to regard his appointment as an added burden, and will see in it the chance to accomplish much good, by a slight personal sacrifice, we feel sure that the results will more than justify the effort...