on the part of (someone)

idiom

: by or from (someone)
It was a good effort on the part of all the students.
There is a lot of sympathy for the accused woman on the part of the public.

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In 2012, for example, 49% of Americans responding to the General Social Survey, a long-standing national survey that measures societal change, said Black-white differences in income, housing and jobs were due to a lack of willpower on the part of Black people. Karyn Vilbig, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025 The adjustment was said to be a strategic decision on the part of Disney to maximize revenue and profitability. Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025 If Trump helps secure the cessation of the most significant war in Europe since World War II, it would be seen as a significant accomplishment on the part of the U.S. president. John Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025 The Coast Guard determined the FDNY was at fault, finding excessive speed and inadequate lookout on the part of Marine 1 Bravo caused the devastating crash. John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on the part of (someone)

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“On the part of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20part%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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