Conkling

[ kong-kling ]

noun
  1. Roscoe, 1829–88, U.S. lawyer and politician: senator 1867–81.

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How to use Conkling in a sentence

  • At this time Captain Conkling was seventy-five years old, and had retired long since from active diving.

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  • The President tried hard afterwards to regain Mr. Conkling's friendship, but in vain.

  • Mr. Conkling had occasion to make a request of the President which the latter could not see his way clear to grant.

  • As previously stated, however, the President was anxious to avoid a break with Senator Conkling.

  • That remark wounded Mr. Conkling's pride; and he could never be induced to forgive the one who had so hurt him.