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“It was allowed. I really think it shows a lot of growth on the part of political professionalism, that these things are taken seriously.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
This requires methodical, thoughtful action on the part of policymakers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
“It’s Easter, the Vatican is involved in pushing for humanitarian gestures on the part of Cuba as well as Trump. It looks like a humanitarian quid pro quo,” Kornbluh said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Those pictures require patience, time, and pain to conjure on the part of the applicant.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
Our law professor, Mr. Hahlo, was a strict, cerebral sort, who did not tolerate much independence on the part of his students.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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