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He has approvingly quoted Gustave Flaubert’s line that by “gazing down into the black pit at one’s feet, one remains calm.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
A preoccupation with thoughts, feelings or images of one’s own appearance is linked to the action of “mirror gazing,” or staring at one’s reflection.
From Scientific American • Oct. 9, 2023
He huddled with allies, pulling playfully at one's tie, and then sat back in his seat with his legs crossed.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023
Kissel said that while Beatty’s situation tugs at one’s heartstrings, “Everybody has issues.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2022
I will have to point out how different things are now - that the days of working with a grand staff at one's beck and call will probably never return within our lifetime.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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