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I am correcting the proofs of a collection of what I have written on the subject of "truth"—it will appear in September under the title of "The Meaning of Truth, a Sequel to Pragmatism."

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William

Mr Barrio has also, whilst I am correcting my proofs, delighted London with a servant who knows more than his masters.

From Man and Superman by Shaw, Bernard

"Leave the boys to me; I am correcting them."

From Grey Town An Australian Story by Baldwin, Gerald

I am correcting a second edition of "Variation under Domestication," and find that I must do it pretty fully.

From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 by Darwin, Francis, Sir

We get books and papers enough, and I am correcting proofs of the poem I was too negligent about in London.

From The Brownings Their Life and Art by Whiting, Lilian