Example Sentences

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My duty to my God I am discharging now, although to you I may rather appear as an advocatus diaboli.

From The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza by Sabatini, Rafael

Wherefore you must see, I am sure, that in bringing the matter officially under notice, I am discharging a most necessary though painful duty.”

From A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance by Mitford, Bertram

"I am discharging my obligations, and before night I'll call on the rector and give him a check."

From An Arkansas Planter by Read, Opie Percival

As I am discharging my duty here, you will necessarily come out at once.

From Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

Bernick: Do you think I am discharging you with a light heart?

From Pillars of Society by Sharp, R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson)