Example Sentences

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Do not think, dear sir, that I am flattering you.

From The Talking Thrush and Other Tales from India by Crooke, William

Perhaps you do not like such speeches because you think I am flattering you and turning compliments.

From The Witch of Prague by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

Pray do not suppose that I am flattering you foolishly.

From Tales from Tennyson by Bellew, Molly K.

"Just when I am flattering myself that I know everything about you, Grizel," he said, with a long face, "I suddenly wonder whether I know anything."

From Tommy and Grizel by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

If flattery is saying what one truly means, then I am flattering you; for if I had arranged my own program, you and I would occupy about the same positions as we do now.

From Under Fire A Tale of New England Village Life by Munsey, Frank Andrew