Example Sentences

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The thief has entirely spared Winnie and me, and has been obliging enough to take only half of Adelaide’s money.

From Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)

She has been obliging and unselfish enough with us all to deserve a carload of May baskets.

From Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore by Lester, Pauline

Bird has been obliging enough to get sick just in the height of the season, Mr. Mandeville.

From The Sword of Damocles A Story of New York Life by Green, Anna Katharine

"Did you enjoy the performance with which that young gentleman has been obliging us?" asked Rivers.

From That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1 by Trollope, Frances Eleanor

She has been obliging to Queen Sophie on occasions; they can, and do, now weep heartily together.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 06 by Carlyle, Thomas