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committed under strong temptation or sudden
I thought it capable of crimes, undoubtedly, committed under strong temptation or sudden passions; but the black page in man's character which you have opened to me, has made me feel sadder than ever.
— from The Convict: A Tale by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

committee until seeing that only systematic
We sat daily in counsel with the local committee, until seeing that only systematic measures and a decided change could relieve the conditions and [Pg 82] render the city safe.
— from A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work by Clara Barton

come up said the other shaking
"We'll warn them—we'll throw him over if they try to come up!" said the other, shaking a fist at the crowds in the park.
— from The Little Washingtons' Travels by Lillian Elizabeth Roy

ct us san t o san
San ct us san t o san ch o
— from A Book About Words by G. F. (George Frederick) Graham

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