Example Sentences

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For weeks I have been fancying myself the proud possessor of the hunt cup.

From The Illustrious Prince by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

They have been fancying that you must have met with some accident, or run off to sea.”

From Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures by Groome, William H. C.

"And you have been fancying all kinds of reasons for it, I suppose!" said Mrs. Vincent.

From Rosy by Molesworth, Mrs.

And I have been fancying you said—I am almost sure you did—that you were sitting with him ON that tomb.

From A Pair of Blue Eyes by Hardy, Thomas

I may be mistaken, but these last few days I have been fancying you were avoiding each other.

From Till the Clock Stops by Bell, J. J. (John Joy)