Example Sentences

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Surtees had counselled against racing a new car with a body made of magnesium for lightness and an engine cooled by air rather than water because he felt it was unsafe.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2017

He confirmed that Phillips had counselled him to do so, but he insisted that, at that point, he really did have no other option.

From The Guardian • May 18, 2016

Now in their debate some had counselled that Minas Morgul should first be assailed, and if they might take it, it should be utterly destroyed.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

The letter had counselled the infatuated Daimio to remove his brother from her path, that O'Tei, left unprotected and alone, might lie at her mercy.

From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis

Lieutenant Gordon had counselled the sending away of the four wounded ruffians, who had been carefully nursed and fed at the hospital.

From Brother Against Brother The War on the Border by Optic, Oliver