Example Sentences

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Thanks for your kindness in telling me—I know I am abusing your good nature—but one more question.

From Là-bas by Wallace, Keene

For example, if I am told that Moses wrote the Pentateuch, and I say I accept that statement on faith, I am abusing the dictionary.

From Our Unitarian Gospel by Savage, Minot J. (Minot Judson)

"I am abusing your good nature, monsieur; but I'm afraid I can't do it as well as you."

From Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 by Kock, Charles Paul de

Indeed, I fear I am abusing your kindness in troubling you with my affairs.

From The Queen Against Owen by Upward, Allen

But as to that dollar-worshiping, it will of course seem that I am abusing the New Yorkers.

From North America — Volume 1 by Trollope, Anthony