Example Sentences

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Pray do not suppose I am sneering at Phyllida.

From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton

He never thought of refusing—and I would no have you think I am sneering at the man!

From A Minstrel in France by Lauder, Harry, Sir

I am sorry you are so ready to believe ill of me or to think I am sneering at all things.

From The Girl From Tim's Place by Munn, Charles Clark

My dear mother, you must not think I am sneering because I speak of what is uppermost in my mind.

From A Mere Accident by Moore, George (George Augustus)

Please, kind reader, do not fancy I am sneering.

From Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood by MacDonald, George