disposed
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Disposed of by Southampton in January, Adkins was unable to stave off the drop after being brought in to replace Brian McDermott less than six weeks ago.
From The Guardian • May 4, 2013
Disposed to perform with fidelity our national engagements, nothing shall be wanting on our part to obtain the same justice from others which we exercise toward them.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 1, part 2: John Adams by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
"Disposed of by private contract" was the marginal note written in the auctioneer's catalogue which dashed Solomon's long-cherished hopes to the ground.
From Bred in the Bone by Payn, James
Disposed by nature to the most heroic self-sacrifice, he waited in serene confidence.
From A Love Episode by Zola, Émile
And also blisful Venus, wel arayed, 680 Sat in hir seventhe hous of hevene tho, Disposed wel, and with aspectes payed, To helpen sely Troilus of his wo.
From Troilus and Criseyde by Chaucer, Geoffrey
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