Example Sentences

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Indeed, dark as it was, it would have been difficult, even with strict discipline, for them to have concerted effectual measures to save themselves.

From The Three Midshipmen by Prout, Victor

Because then you and I would have concerted means to do them kindnesses, secretly; for I see you are no ordinary servant; you love your young mistresses.

From White Lies by Reade, Charles

Perhaps our leaders had some apprehension of the fate prepared for them on that occasion, and may have concerted a plan of escape.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp

If Congress had deliberated and debated a month, they could not have concerted a plan for Mr. Howe more to our advantage than that which he has adopted.

From Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams by Adams, Abigail

Should he or his agents approach Ostermore, in the meantime, it will be too late for us to take such measures as we have concerted.

From The Lion's Skin by Sabatini, Rafael