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The excited controversy which was being waged among theologians was but one sign of the general uneasiness that had been prevailing.

From The English Church in the Eighteenth Century by Abbey, Charles J. (Charles John)

She looked tired, and a trifle cross, but alas! these had been prevailing expressions even in the days when things were going comparatively well.

From The Independence of Claire by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.

In the afternoon the sky became overcast and the quietude that had been prevailing was interrupted by a thunder-clap, which gave us the signal to prepare for a shower.

From By Water to the Columbian Exposition by Wisthaler, Johanna S.

And if most of the spectators were unable to make the ingenious remarks of Quartermaster Cornhill, the rumors which had been prevailing for three months were enough to keep all the tongues of Liverpool busy.

From The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras by Riou, Edouard

The royal party saw nothing of the excitement which had been prevailing in the city ever since the morning's event, an excitement which subsided at their approach.

From The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series by Sabatini, Rafael