Example Sentences

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That Wilhelmina had been shamming was incredible, that her ailments were not imaginary was proven by the fact of her recovery being but partial.

From The Faith Doctor A Story of New York by Eggleston, Edward

The cunning warrior, however, had been shamming, and as soon as Peleg released his hold he quickly regained his foothold and in turn forced Peleg under the water.

From Scouting with Daniel Boone by Tomlinson, Everett T.

He was quite right; Walker had been shamming sleep, and full four hours ago he had told his confederates as a matter of course all that he had heard in the enemy's camp.

From It Is Never Too Late to Mend by Reade, Charles

I felt as if I had been shamming sickness.

From The Morgesons by Stoddard, Elizabeth

He, too, had been shamming at the last.

From The Copper-Clad World by Vincent, Harl