Word: rivalled
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...opportunities in debating for an upper-classman or Sophomore three years ago were limited to college courses unless he succeeded in making the old "Union" or "Forum," the rival debating societies for the three upper classes. In the latter case, he was usually unable to debate before the club more than three or four times during the year. Furthermore, the rivalry between the clubs seldom showed itself in inter-club debates...
...last year's team, with Hamlin, make a powerful centre. The tackles, Stillman at right and Bloomer at left, are a strong pair. The latter, who is only a Freshman, has improved much under the direction of the coaches, and will be a fast player. Kunzig is his rival. Thus with Gould and Coy at the ends, the whole line has taken form and is now beginning to act as a unit...
...school of higher study. The true reason lay in the fact that at that time no one on this side of the Atlantic felt the need of such an institution. A college course was considered amply sufficient to supply the wants of students, and no attempt was made to rival or even imitate the universities of Germany in their provision for post-graduate study...
...most important remedies would be enforced publicity, compelling the directors to run the company in the interests of the stock-holders, and doing away with the great profits of the promoter. This publicity would not necessarily betray any of the secrets of the business to a rival, for reports could be made only to stock-holders, which might be verified by a board of auditors chosen by the stock-holders themselves. Still it would probably be unwise to do anything further than to take away the special advantages of trusts, which verge on monopolies...
...take part in the war. This causes consternation for all, but especially for the lieutenant who thinks his love match with Bessie Bullet will be broken up. It is finally arranged that the Vassar students shall also go to Porto Rico as army nurses. The lieutenant has a rival for Miss Bullet's hand in Mr. Pipp, who is encouraged by his sister, the Dean...