had prevaricated
- past perfect of prevaricate.
Example Sentences
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Two witnesses had prevaricated about the date of a particular incident: if they thought that of importance, they would give the prisoner the full benefit of their doubts.
From Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. by De Quincey, Thomas
But that what more false statements he desired, it did not appear, for in reality Dr. Guller had prevaricated and misrepresented all that he could within the limits of possible credibility.
From The Squatter and the Don by Loyal, C.
It was a small matter, but, as Mrs. Appel declared indignantly, it is trifles that betray character, and Mrs. Budlong was treated with marked coldness by the ladies to whom she had prevaricated.
From The Dude Wrangler by Lockhart, Caroline
He knew that when he had given the heirs to understand that there was no property, he had prevaricated.
From Forty-one Thieves A Tale of California by Hall, Angelo
It was probable both had prevaricated grossly and maliciously.
From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion
