Example Sentences

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If Secretary Wallace thought he had slaked the Senate's curiosity with this incomplete and anonymous information, he was badly mistaken.

From Time Magazine Archive

A recent rain had slaked the land a little but brought forth legions of ants to infest the ground and pester a nearby film set.

From Time Magazine Archive

In an instant he had slaked his thirst and laved his burning brow.

From Mischievous Maid Faynie by Libbey, Laura Jean

Grenfell had clearer eyes and skin, and was steadier on his legs, for he had slaked his thirst with river-water for some time now.

From The Gold Trail by Bindloss, Harold

When not the least scrap was left, and we had slaked our thirst with chunks of ice from the cavern floor, I spoke.

From Astounding Stories, July, 1931 by Various