Example Sentences

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For example, he supported abolition, but married into a slaveholding family and may even have bartered for slaves on behalf of his in-laws.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2016

While earlier refugees often brought some money with them, most of the latest immigrants have bartered their cash for their lives and must begin penniless.

From Time Magazine Archive

But alas, I would have bartered my high estate to be plain Jill to Hamlet’s Jack.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

There were dozens of men in Washington and New York who would almost have bartered their souls for such privilege, and Gordon Wade need not be decried for his moment of passionate yearning.

From Hidden Gold by Anthony, Wilder

He would not have bartered those eyes and those lips for all the treasures of the world.

From Tales From J?kai by J?kai, M?r