Example Sentences

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And while we have been elaborating and garnishing the frame, we have forgotten, neglected, disfigured the picture.

From The Simple Life by Hendee, Mary Louise

Which we have been elaborating and trusting all our lives!...

From Secret Places of the Heart by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

Ever since then—it was three months ago—I have been elaborating this Dedication.

From Certain Personal Matters by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)