Example Sentences

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I knew what misery I should bring upon the country by leaving the Basutos to ravage the Boer places, and therefore I have agreed to the proposal of Mr. J. P. Hoffman.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

If they have remained quiet, it has been owing to my persuasions and my promises that they might have good hope of justice—Your Excellency having consented to act as arbitrator between the Boers and Basutos.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Zulus, Swazis, Pondos, Basutos, we die like brothers.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 21, 2017

He wanted to link Segow Faku, the Pondo Mesis and the Basutos.

From Time Magazine Archive

Miss Hordern and myself were one day suddenly surprised by a party of Basutos, who had gone out on a shooting expedition to the valley of the Vaal.

From Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa by Adams, H.C.