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But the Kuomintang high command had bethought itself; the Gimo had sent assurances that he stood for open competition.

From Time Magazine Archive

The line was that Britain, at least, had bethought herself, after hearing and acceding to Joseph Stalin's blunt demand for land action on the Invasion Coast.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cleverly enough, he had bethought him of securing this gentleman's co-operation by making him a considerable inheritor under the will.

From One Of Them by Lever, Charles James

Harry Hedgerow had bethought him of a retired physician, who lived with a maiden sister in a cottage at no great distance from the Tower, and who often gave gratuitous advice to his poorer neighbours.

From Gryll Grange by Peacock, Thomas Love

A stranger in New Orleans, and knowing scarce a soul, Kearney had bethought him of the young fellow who had been elected first-lieutenant, and asked him to act as his second.

From The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley by Reid, Mayne