Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Know ye not that the laughter of fools is like the crackling of thorns under the pot, a sure sign of the fire they are hasting to?

From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)

Say not the years are hasting   With rapid footsteps by,— Say not life's sands are wasting,   But call me by and by!

From Poems of the Heart and Home by Yule, J. C.