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bigger the bigger they are, the harder they fall the more famous or successful a person is, the more notable is their defeat or failure. Early 20th century saying, commonly attributed in its current form to the fighter Robert Fitzsimmons, prior to a fight
c.1900. (Similar formations are found in earlier related proverbs from the late 15th century).
See also
the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing.
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 "The Independent (Bangladesh)")
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Law to curb noise pollution soon, THE INDEPENDENT
Newspaper article from: The Independent (Bangladesh); 8/19/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...Bangladesh) 08-19-2003 Noise pollution, another environmental hazard...horns as the main cause of the noise pollution. According to the ENT specialists...zones' given the severity of noise pollution. The red zone encompasses air...
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Noise pollution: a modern plague.
Magazine article from: Southern Medical Journal; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; Abstract: Noise is defined as unwanted...Environmental noise pollution, a form of air pollution, is a threat to health...domestic tranquility. Noise Free America and the...org), The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse (www...
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 "The Capital Times (Madison, WI)")
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NOISE POLLUTION A MUCH BIGGER DEAL THAN PEOPLE WILLING TO ADMIT.(EDITORIAL)(Letter to the editor)
Newspaper article from: The Capital Times (Madison, WI); 5/14/2007; 700+ words
; ...health aspects of noise pollution. Since Marcus Coverdale...mobile sources of noise. It will also continue...effects of noise pollution are numerous, pervasive...economically significant. Noise pollution produces...recognize noise pollution, and they must...
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NOISE POLLUTION FAR ABOVE PERMISSIBLE LIMIT
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 8/24/2006; 700+ words
; ...Times GUWAHATI, Aug 24 -- The noise pollution level in the city is nothing...areas in the city are having noise pollution beyond the permissible limits...to those responsible for the pollution besides conducting awareness...
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 "The Nation (Karachi, Pakistan)")
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Noise pollution creating problems for Karachiites.
Newspaper article from: The Nation (Karachi, Pakistan); 4/25/2009; 700+ words
; ...QAMAR KARACHI, April 25 (THE NATION): Noise pollution is not a new term in context and is a type of pollution which is distracting, irritating, or...high range. sounds are considered noise pollution if they adversely affect wildlife, human...
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Noise pollution harms wildlife, too
Newspaper article from: Des Plaines Times (IL); 7/8/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...The effect of noise pollution on wildlife is profound...studied the effect of noise pollution on wildlife in land...with human-induced noises in the background...affected by too much noise include animals who...actually exceeded noise pollution standards in the German...
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KARACHI - Degraded by Noise Pollution.
Magazine article from: Economic Review; 9/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...obvious health threat posed by noise pollution In today's world of scientific advancements, the menace of pollution seems to browbeat the discoveries...understood. Major source of noise pollution in the metropolitan cities in...
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Noise pollution harms wildlife
Newspaper article from: Palatine Countryside (IL); 7/8/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...The effect of noise pollution on wildlife is profound...studied the effect of noise pollution on wildlife in land...with human-induced noises in the background...affected by too much noise include animals who...actually exceeded noise pollution standards in the German...
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Noise pollution affects wildlife profoundly, too
Newspaper article from: Cary Grove Countryside (IL); 7/8/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...The effect of noise pollution on wildlife is profound...studied the effect of noise pollution on wildlife in land...with human-induced noises in the background...affected by too much noise include animals who...actually exceeded noise pollution standards in the German...
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Checking air, noise pollution is a tall order
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 2/7/2007; 700+ words
; ...MPD-2021 acknowledges that air pollution in Delhi has not reduced, despite...national level permissible for noise pollution. Noise The Plan recognises noise...on an average, Delhi's noise pollution level is around 80 decibel, much...
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Pollution, Noise
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Pollution, Noise Noise pollution is undesired sound that is disruptive or dangerous and can cause...property. It is often said that noise differs from other forms of pollution in that, unlike atmospheric pollutants for example, once abated...
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Noise Pollution
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
NOISE POLLUTION NOISE POLLUTION generally refers to unwanted sound produced by human activities...communication, work, rest, recreation, or sleep. Unlike other forms of pollution, such as air, water, and hazardous materials, noise does not...
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noise pollution
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
noise pollution human-created noise harmful to health or welfare. Transportation vehicles are the...jackhammers and bulldozers, also produce substantial noise pollution. Noise intensity is measured in decibel units. The decibel scale...
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pollution
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...are said to constitute visual pollution; noise excessive enough to cause psychological...physical damage is considered noise pollution ; and waste heat that alters local...in rivers is designated thermal pollution. The 20th cent. has seen pollution...
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Noise Control Act of 1972
Book article from: Pollution A to Z
...with some localities limiting noise more effectively than others...pressing local authorities to curb noise intrusions that have grown...transportation and product noises. With Europe and Japan working toward implementing modern noise-control policies (such as...and options to abate noise ...
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