Word: refrains
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...cadet schools young Fedor showed by his unbreakable spirit that he already understood something of that meaning. By 1910 he had talked his way into the right to wear red stripes down his trouser legs-the badge of a general staffer. He had begun making speeches with the refrain: "Our profession should always be crowned by a heroic death for the Emperor and the Fatherland...
...Kent School alumnus can tell you that the President's "I have a map," [showing Nazi conquest plan for South America] is a variation of an old, old refrain...
When I read the article on Japan which had been printed in your journal issued on July 14, I could not refrain from laughing. Because it was an exaggerated statement and widely different from the real facts of recent Japan...
...Third Powers to refrain from obstructing the successful conclusion of the China affair which Japan has in view...
...Countries surrounding our Empire will not only refrain from presenting a direct military menace, but nullify such measures of hostile character as economic blockade and restore normal economic relations with Japan...