Example Sentences

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Well, he has realised—he has really—that I am ticking along on my own account.

From Michael by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)

Dearest W., I am ticking this out at you for reasons of convenience that will be even greater for yourself, I think, than for me....

From The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II by James, Henry