on this wise
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And it was on this wise: The Underwood Bill had the floor as an amendment by substitution for the Norris Bill.
From Time Magazine Archive
For a very juvenile class, the questioning might proceed on this wise: T. Where was Jesus led after his baptism?
From In the School-Room Chapters in the Philosophy of Education by John S. (John Seely) Hart
The earth pleased me, and a conversation took place between us on this wise: "How much do you want for your earth?"
From Yiddish Tales by Various
I do not wonder that you, my friend, like many other sensible people, infinitely prefer saying nothing to talking on this wise.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 by Various
And omitting all the various opinions which were mooted in their debate, it was finally determined that they should proceed on this wise.
From The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. II by Gomes Eannes de Zurara
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