Example Sentences

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“I am stretching my voice to the limit, and over it,” she said.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2018

Around the sad old world I am stretching out my arms to you, Mate, for the courage to face whatever comes, and your love which has never failed me.

From The Lady and Sada San A Sequel to the Lady of the Decoration by Little, Frances, [pseud.]

But remember," continued Rollo, "in order to compass this I am stretching a good many points.

From The Firebrand by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

Do you think I am stretching it too far when I conclude that he and Coughlin had talked the matter over and considered what inducements they could make to get the Doctor out there?

From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.

"I am stretching out my arm, Mr. Holman; will you come here to me and feel the direction I am pointing in?"

From The White Waterfall by Dwyer, James Francis