Example Sentences

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Someone had noosed the thumbs of the gauntlets together and tied the cord to the harness supporting the air tanks.

From Satellite System by Fyfe, Horace Brown

Unwedded he, and perpetually exultant over men who, as he phrased it, had noosed themselves.

From New Grub Street by Gissing, George

It turned out afterwards that he had noosed a powerful horse, but could not hold him, and had lost his lariat in the attempt.

From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 by Various

Cupid had noosed him—bound him tight to the Widow Twankey.

From A Christmas Garland by Beerbohm, Max, Sir