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But she will not hear of that; and is very obstinate, and her stupid Hofraths equally and much more blamably so.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 13 by Carlyle, Thomas

In its histories, the note of provincialism still lingers,—inevitably, and not blamably.

From The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement by Merriam, George Spring

In the good old times they were as scrupulously exact in these matters, as they are now most blamably lax.

From The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 by Carpenter, S. C. (Stephen Cullen)

Knight, somewhat blamably, keenly enjoyed sparring with the palpitating mobile creature, whose excitable nature made any such thing a species of cruelty.

From A Pair of Blue Eyes by Hardy, Thomas

Friedrich was blamably imprudent in regard to Pompadour, thinks Valori: "A little complaisance might have—what might it not have done!—"

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17 by Carlyle, Thomas