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The wave may be universally considered a symbol of collective euphoria - but it can also represent a loss of interest on the part of spectators.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
"I think that the hesitation on the part of the Chinese manufacturers is very great," Frank Schwope, an auto industry consultant and lecturer at the FHM Berlin university, told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Writing about Monroe’s reading habits demands a lot of speculation on the part of Crowther, who’s written engaging books on Dorothy Parker, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
“The thought could be, on the part of the administration, ‘Let’s make sure that the places that have stopped will stay stopped.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
This questioning on the part of the prisoner was too much for the major, and he stomped out of the room, saying, “Mandela, you talk to him.”
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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