Word: refrain
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Great Britain. "The British Prime Minister had proclaimed removal of the German Government. I will refrain from proclaiming removal of the British Government, for I am absolutely convinced that in the course of events the British people, who were goaded into this war by British warmongers, contrary to their own will, will see to that of their own accord...
...most widely sung by British troops were far from martial. Besides Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho (TIME, Sept. 25) they were: 1) the Beer Barrel Polka; 2) Little Sir Echo, current U. S. hit, a favorite song of U. S. Campfire Girls; 3) South of the Border, with its nostalgic refrain...
...short & snappy French Army communiques are now published beside the much longer German reports. Cinemaudiences are warned to refrain from applauding the armies of either side as they appear on the screen and the entire Italian public has been counseled not to show partisanship in Europe's big quarrel...
...will refrain from taking any pictures of any description, under...
...London a kibitzer from The Athenaeum wrote to the Times suggesting that BBC revise and plug Pack Up Your Troubles as this war's song,* with a refrain something like this: What's the use of Goring? He never was worthwhile. So-o-o Pack up your Goebbels in your old kit bag, And Heil! Heil! Heil...