fall of the cards
Example Sentences
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Rules should be considered second to circumstances and to the fall of the cards.
From Bridge Axioms and Laws by Elwell, J.B. (Joseph Bowne)
To Susan it seemed a little flat to sit here seriously watching the fall of the cards, deeply concerned in the doubled spade or the dummy for no trump.
From Saturday's Child by Norris, Kathleen Thompson
They could even hear the soft fall of the cards and Sylvia's musical laugh in the background.
From The Wicked Marquis by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
Herman looked up from his game, though in the midst of warm utterance in his native tongue at the immediate perverse fall of the cards.
From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon
Wilhelmina waited until the soft fall of the cards had ceased, and the hands were being examined.
From The Missioner by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
