Example Sentences

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I don’t know how well I am conveying what is likely ineffable.

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2018

"No enemy of yours, since I am conveying you to a place, where, were I myself recognised and identified, iron to the heels and hemp to the craig would be my brief dooming."

From Rob Roy — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir

The officers I have paroled, the privates I am conveying by the safest route to Salisbury.

From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand

If I am conveying a dash of flippancy in our talk, let me earnestly declare that it was hardly even a dash.

From Mr. Justice Raffles by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

"Manfully spoken," said the unknown; "well, I will be frank and free with you—I am conveying you to prison!"

From Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North by Scott, Walter, Sir