Word: affords
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...concerted effort is being made to induce the United States to enter the forthcoming conference. Her aid is considered invaluable by both France and Belgium, but the British contention is that they cannot afford to wait for the United States...
...their brokers' methods of doing business. In this respect, if the broker is a member of the New York Stock Exchange it is a great indication that his business will be honestly handled because of the severe rules of that institution regarding business conduct. Moreover, the customer cannot afford to take the letters of recommendation issued by banks regarding stock brokers too seriously, for the big bucketshops sometimes keep larger sums of money on deposit with a bank than a legitimate brokerage firm. They can afford to do this, since they do not carry stocks and therefore...
...dropped. Another plan is on foot, however, to force the Premier to resign on the Near Eastern question; but Poincaré is proving a difficult man to remove, principally because he is backed strongly on account of the Ruhr, and the Near East question is becoming brighter. France cannot afford to change its Government until the Ruhr question has at least been brought to the conference stage. The mock resignation of the Premier is entirely unconnected with this plot; although, no doubt, efforts were made to take advantage of the situation...
...widely different points. of appeal. One is the curious fascination of an amiable trick elephant (Oscar); the other the uncommon good looks of the heroine. Though the rest of the production be negligible, for those who have a friendly feeling for Madge Bellamy and elephants it will afford a modicum of entertainment...
...planes," concluded Professor Lucke. "Enormous improvements are possible if the people who are capable of making them have the proper incentive. With very little chance of federal aid, this incentive must be supplied by the public. A great deal of good could be done if people who can afford it would offer substantial prizes for inventions and improvements in the field of aviation. Public interest is fundamental...