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is such a blow upon sentiment
A heroine in a hack post-chaise is such a blow upon sentiment, as no attempt at grandeur or pathos can withstand.
— from Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

it seemed also brought up several
The Germans had, it seemed, also brought up several mountain-batteries along the hills.
— from At the Sign of the Sword: A Story of Love and War in Belgium by William Le Queux

I saw a big ugly snake
But a moment ago, when I looked, I saw Trouble near the carriage, and then I saw a big, ugly snake crawling over Ruth's robe.
— from The Curlytops and Their Pets; Or, Uncle Toby's Strange Collection by Howard Roger Garis

it should always be used sparingly
Nevertheless it should always be used sparingly, and even then drawbacks will present themselves such as we have already alluded to.
— from The Silversmith's Handbook Containing full instructions for the alloying and working of silver by George E. (George Edward) Gee

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