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They are primarily animals of the plains, and in winter when the first snows come those that have summered in the mountains move down to the lower elevations.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
I imagine not, unless you have summered on the coast of Maine.
From Eyebright A Story by Susan Coolidge
He could have summered her in love, if she would but have been passive and happy!
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 59, September, 1862 by Various
"We have summered in the region of the Missináibie," proffered Sam.
From The Silent Places by Stewart Edward White
If you have never had the pleasure of meeting a Southern gentleman of the patriarchal school, I despair of bringing you well acquainted with Major Caspar Dabney until you have summered and wintered him.
From The Quickening by E. M. Ashe
