Example Sentences

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It would have been wronging the Jeppe-Jänses to call them poor people.

From What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales by Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William)

“After all,” thought Carlos, “I have been wronging the Wacoes—the robbers are Panés!”

From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.

“After all, we may have been wronging them,” remarks Urozier, as in his nature, giving way to a generous impulse.

From The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea by Reid, Mayne