Example Sentences

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I could not at the moment recall Enoch’s appositeness; so I had to ask a simple question, though I felt that by so doing I was lowering myself in the eyes of the lunatic:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

But in thinking out its details we may for the first time note its appositeness to the solution of the problem in hand.

From Human Traits and their Social Significance by Edman, Irwin

Of course there will be room enough for contrariety of judgment among my readers, as to the necessity, or appositeness, or value, or good taste, or religious prudence, of the details which I shall introduce.

From Apologia Pro Vita Sua by Newman, John Henry

The appositeness of this illustration will be evident when it is applied to the subject under consideration.

From Free Ships: The Restoration of the American Carrying Trade by Codman, John

"What is the particular appositeness of your remarks, Beatrix?"

From The Dominant Strain by Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.)