Example Sentences

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Matt rose from the low chair where he had been sprawling, and stretched his stalwart arms abroad.

From The Quality of Mercy by Howells, William Dean

Ford had been sprawling in a soft leather chair in front of the open fire.

From The Lost House by Davis, Richard Harding

Jim who had been sprawling full length in his arm-chair, the centre of interest of all the company, suddenly sprang forward and pushed his face, grinning, in the face of Lilly.

From Aaron's Rod by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)