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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Physical resistance is not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
The slowdown in spending could reflect some early caution on the part of consumers, economists said, in response to higher goods prices.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
The suit also cites negligent hiring on the part of Disney, Fox and co-defendant Entertainment Partners, saying the defendants knew Tyler Patton had been subject to similar accusations and lawsuit on the set of the mid-2000s Fox medical drama series House.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Hickory Hills Police Department is cooperating with Illinois State Police’s Public Integrity Task Force, which is investigating use of force on the part of officers.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
The slowdown in spending could reflect some early caution on the part of consumers, economists said, in response to higher goods prices.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
The suit also cites negligent hiring on the part of Disney, Fox and co-defendant Entertainment Partners, saying the defendants knew Tyler Patton had been subject to similar accusations and lawsuit on the set of the mid-2000s Fox medical drama series House.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Hickory Hills Police Department is cooperating with Illinois State Police’s Public Integrity Task Force, which is investigating use of force on the part of officers.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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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 6 Jun. 2025.
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