How to Use on the part of (someone) in a Sentence

on the part of (someone)

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  • The nickname is a simple but poignant joke on the part of the villagers.
    — V.m. Braganza, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
  • If wrongdoing is found on the part of the airline, it can be fined.
    — Sasha Richie, Dallas News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • But what was free to the Dodgers was the result of a major sacrifice on the part of Ohtani.
    — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
  • But that is only on the part of the island where there is a protection from wind.
    — National Geographic, 7 July 2020
  • Emanuel said the pace of trials shows little urgency on the part of NIH.
    — Rachel Cohrs and Betsy Ladyzhets, STAT, 20 Apr. 2023
  • But if the question is, does this reflect weakness on the part of the president?
    — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2023
  • There was provocation on the part of both Bradley and Allissa.
    — Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The whole thing was a case of mistaken identity—or two cases: One on the part of the agent to me, and the other me to myself.
    — Nicolaia Rips, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Distraction on the part of great powers might seem a blessing.
    — Michael Kimmage and Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2023
  • But that does not indicate knee-jerk reactions on the part of Tunisians.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Turns out that each icon takes on the part of an ad-hoc deejay, teeing up tracks on the album to drive home the LP’s radio-show theme.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
  • In art, rarely is cannibalism a sign of pure evil on the part of the perpetrator.
    — Laura Zornosa, Time, 7 July 2023
  • These words can foster defensiveness on the part of the parent.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
  • So, clearly this is an act of desperation on the part of Russia.
    — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • What Take Care of Maya makes clear is the staggering lack of accountability on the part of the accusers.
    — Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2023
  • View Photos The Land Cruiser's no-brainer four-wheel drive does not require any action on the part of the driver.
    — Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023
  • This is likely a smart calorie-saving decision on the part of the polar bear.
    — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Unfortunately, there is a fair bit of mooning on the part of both Will and Summer.
    — The Rachel Weisz Gay Index, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2023
  • This is, in fact, an evil system, one founded on force and one that is devoid of any care and compassion on the part of anyone.
    — Jacob Hornberger, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
  • The shift to working from home or remotely has reduced the appetite for office space on the part of the tech industry.
    — George Avalos, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The frequency of use may vary, depending on the part of the body that is involved, and how long the symptoms persist, Purdy added.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2023
  • This was an extraordinary breach on the part of the judgment of the heads of these universities.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Graves noted that impairment was not ruled out as a factor on the part of the driver, who was herself injured.
    — Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The horrific failure of the government on the part of his people spurred Halbritter to action.
    — Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 2 Nov. 2023
  • But Meier believes those earthquakes were due to poor planning on the part of engineers—avoidable, with more careful study of the rocks.
    — Gregory Barber, WIRED, 19 July 2023
  • Both lawsuits allege negligence on the part of the owner and the city of Davenport, among others.
    — Virginia Langmaid, CNN, 7 Sep. 2023
  • A lot of Barbie's different careers seem to reflect an attempt to keep current with the times on the part of Mattel.
    — Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 July 2023
  • The suit claims negligence on the part of the school district, as well as violations of several state laws.
    — Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Even if Berkshire has since wound down much of its stake, the deal demonstrated incredible foresight on the part of Munger.
    — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The lawsuit also alleges mistreatment on the part of Ryan Leong, who is a native Hawaiian.
    — Brady Knox, Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2023

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