Word: useless
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...communication the thesis nuisance comes up for a little more much needed criticism; criticism which is useless, however, so far as any effect upon the authorities is concerned...
...crew itself, too, deserves a word of commendation. Not a cent was demanded by its captain or its members which was not absolutely necessary, not a dollar was spent either for useless show or added comfort. This certainly is an enviable record-for, as student supporters are apt to forget, the training of a crew is not child's play and calls for care and self sacrifice. Under these conditions surely a little luxury and comfort might have been consistently demanded, but this was not asked. It was a significant sight to the onlookers when the freshman and 'varsity crews...
That the new constitution provides for three baseball games in place on the two now played will appeal to all as a needed change. The old system of two games has been indecisive and practically useless...
...would seem useless and even sarcastic for us to urge everyone to attend the class races which will take place this afternoon. The interest taken in rowing is at present at its height and as the crews appear to be more evenly matched than for many years past, every class is sure to be well represented and each crew will be well supported. Everyone must bear in mind that the men who have been working steadily and conscientiously for over six months for their respective crews, long ago ceased to consider the work as play, and have given up everything...
...value of modern ships of war is doubtful:- Edinburgh Review, vol. 162, p. 234. (a) They have not been tested in any great naval engagement:- Porter in North American Review, January and February, 1889; (b) they are constantly being rendered useless by new inventions:- Forum, vol., 6, p. 370; Lippincott's, vol. 29, p. 346; (c) other means of warfare would be more serviceable to the United States:- Porter, North American Review for February, 1889, p. 213; Speech of Ingalls, Congressional Record, vol. 18, p. 108; speech of King, Congressional Record...