Example Sentences

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Mr. Carter was a tall, thin, austere-looking man; one, seemingly, who had macerated himself inwardly and outwardly by hard living.

From Castle Richmond by Trollope, Anthony

By a slow, patient process they had macerated their corn in it until it was fine enough for bread.

From Dwellers in Arcady The Story of an Abandoned Farm by Fogarty, Thomas