Word: foothold
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Douglass Adams besides several other old Harverford men and, as a consequence, had an unbroken record of victories. Not only were there good cricketers here, but the interest in the game was greatly increased and new material was abundant. It looked as if cricket had gained a lasting foothold at Harvard...
...dignity of Yale University, and intended to belittle the record of this year's Yale team, is so utterly foreign to the spirit in which the H's were removed and the editorials written, that we find it hard to believe that such a misconception can have obtained general foothold in New Haven. Nothing could be further from our intention than to condemn the team for falling to win. Without any reference whatever to the result of either game, or to either of the opposing teams, we voiced the opinion, right or wrong, of a great many Harvard men, including...
...that for the past two years Harvard has made but little progress in debate in comparison with her rivals. It may be that we reached a climax beyond which it is difficult to go, several years since, and that the other colleges, where debating was slow in gaining a foothold, have been gaining ground faster, but this is difficult to believe. At all events, if there is any truth in this conjecture we want to see it contradicted this year, and the first step in this direction is a trial debate which will satisfy us that we are being represented...
...four years, but next year it will be open to all colleges, although a unanimous consent must be obtained for the admission of new applicants.- It is probable, therefore, that the interest in college chess will become more general and widespread, as the game has already gained a strong foothold among the students of many of the colleges of this country...
...increasing number of available markets for our products.- (3) Invaluable in case of war.- (a) Brings Atlantic and Pacifics coasts together.- (b) Useful as a strategic point.- (1) In mobilizing troops.- (2) As vantage point for vessels.- (c) It is virtually dangerous in other hands.- (1) Gives foreign powers foothold and leverage...