urbi et orbi
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From Economist ● May 28, 2013
He hated publicity and one of his favorite phrases was: "I don't think we need publish this urbi et orbi."
From Time Magazine Archive
For several months," Hedda casually announced urbi et orbi one day last spring, "I have been plugging a young singer named Doris Day, who, I believed, had fine talent.
From Time Magazine Archive
Rain pelted down during the canonization but the sun appeared afterward as the Holy Father mounted the balcony facing St. Peter's square, gave his blessing urbi et orbi to Rome and the world.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sometimes balconies are adapted for ceremonial purposes, e.g. that of St Peter's at Rome, whence the newly elected pope gives his blessing urbi et orbi.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" by Various
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