Example Sentences

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Not up for action at the Generalissimo's conference was what a government spokesman blandly called "the worst drought which has smitten Central China in half a century, or perhaps in living memory."

From Time Magazine Archive

Even George Wallace, who has smitten New York more vigorously than any politician alive, said that he would no longer oppose loan guarantees for the city.

From Time Magazine Archive

Obviously the recent U. S. renascence in bathroom fixtures and furniture has smitten the automobile.

From Time Magazine Archive

"He has been longer in the field, and has smitten down many more knights; so I give my voice for Sir Tristram, and pray to all my lords and fellows to do the same."

From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

She has smitten us on the one cheek with "Protection," and we have turned the other, kissing the rod; she has smitten that with "Free trade."

From Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) by Parker, Theodore