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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

"When you have summered and wintered them as I have, you will change your tune."

From Trial and Triumph by Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins

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 Ashe, E. M.

I imagine not, unless you have summered on the coast of Maine.

From Eyebright A Story by Coolidge, Susan

"We have summered in the region of the Missináibie," proffered Sam.

From The Silent Places by White, Stewart Edward