Word: fabric
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...discovered by an enterprising undergraduate in search of something that he can pass. And such courses are not usually difficult to pass. As an example from another field one might cite the discovery of radium, which to the scientific man was a matter of profound significance affecting the whole fabric of physical science, but the newspaper reporter could in a brief time acquire sufficient knowledge of the subject to write an article that would pass...
...themselves this year, in any event. Whether they go or stay, the Democratic party ought to have the wisdom and firmness not to allow itself to be outdone by the Republicans in interpreting the overmastering desire of the great masses of the people. This is to rebuild the fabric of industry and commerce as rapidly as possible, to assure all sound business of its opportunity and all workingmen of the fruits of their labor. --New York Times...
...Great War," said Senator Lodge, "has shaken to its foundations the entire fabric of society, business and industry. On the continent of Europe the economic and industrial organization has been shattered. In England and the United States it has been shaken and thrown out of gear. Therefore, a vast work of reconstruction confronts all great nations of western civilization, and the United States is not exempted from this task. We, too, need wise measures of reconstruction...