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<p>From Merriam- Webster: “detracting from the character or standing of something”</p>
<p>Which is exactly the point I was trying to make- no need to take away from the accomplishments of any of the scholars by offering anything less than a gracious congratulations.</p>
<p>Rarely do I take SAT scores seriously, but wow, an 800 verbal sure comes in handy when pwning a Stanfurd student.</p>
<p>Go Bears.</p>