Example Sentences

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The bigger businesses have garnished their parking spaces, too, with pot plants and deckchairs.

From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2018

“The IRS would have taken his tax return for child support if he’d filed and, if he had a job, the state would have garnished his wages.”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

Here the story is silent of the kingdom, and of King Arthur and Messire Gawain that remain in the castle to maintain and guard it until they shall have garnished it of folk.

From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian

I have garnished thy tomb, and it waiteth not for its prey.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

In full compliance with this prudent determination, he touched neither the ale nor the brandy which were placed before him, and declined peremptorily the sack with which his friend would have garnished the board.

From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir