Example Sentences

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Vietnamese is a difficult language for a foreigner to speak and I know I am slaughtering it, but everyone seems delighted that I am making the attempt.

From Time Magazine Archive

And I believe Adèle has some plan for inducing you to come down and bear her company, while I am slaughtering grouse and black cock.”

From Valerie by Marryat, Frederick