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on the part of

ADVERB
by the way
Synonyms
WEAK
apart from as to aside by the bye in as much as in passing incidentally parenthetically relating to speaking of while on the subject with reference to
PREPOSITION
for
Synonyms
WEAK
after as beneficial to concerning conducive to during for the sake of in contemplation of in exchange for in favor of in furtherance of in order to in order to get in place of in pursuance of in the direction of in the interest of in the name of notwithstanding on the side of pro supposing to to counterbalance to go to to the amount of to the extent of toward under the authority of with a view to with regard to with respect

Example Sentences

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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

“Looking forward, we’re going to see even more caution on the part of owners about going ahead with projects,” Simonson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

There’s so much shame and confusion on the part of the person who needs help, and sometimes there’s denial that anything bad is happening.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The investigation by the Zurich Public Prosecutors' Office concluded there was "no evidence of criminal conduct or negligence on the part of the organiser".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“There’s been a lot of pootin’ around but very little maximum effort on the part of this outfit.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy