Word: phrased
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Thus, in sonorous phrase, Mayor Mederic Martin of Montreal called its citizens last week by proclamation to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Canadian Constitution. Throughout Canada virtually all other mayors made similar proclamations, though none exceeded the majestic fervor of the Mayor of Montreal...
...This phrase was used by Columbia students, long ago, in referring to prize-winning individuals among whom was young Butler, first student of the class of 1882 at Columbia. His most recent prize is the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters conferred upon him by the University of Rome...
...could doubt her perseverance in maintaining those heights, or in venturing beyond them. Those who do not understand a popular phrase concerning "indifference" need but read this latest benediction of Harvard upon American education. Harvard is "indifferent", indifferent to mediocrity...
Collier's Magazine adopted "The National Weekly" as its subtitle on Jan. 7, 1905. Doubtless the phrase is protected by copyright...
Some thoughtful person once declared that "the pen is mightier than the sword" and thus opened up a question which has been the subject of debate for many, many-years. Of course the phrase was used in a general sense, implying that the written word has more power and influence than have the implements of war. But it is interesting to note the fact that the statement taken literally is at present well night out of date...