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Sometimes there are two consecutive lines having such hypermetrical syllables— Extolling patience as the truest fortitude; And to the bearing well of all calamities.

From The Principles of English Versification by Baum, Paull Franklin

The unfortunate cacophony of the opening is the retribution on the translator for not having the courage to begin with a hypermetrical line.

From Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England by Greg, Walter W.

Lines 92 and 93 are also unusually long, but not hypermetrical.

From Anglo-Saxon Grammar and Exercise Book with Inflections, Syntax, Selections for Reading, and Glossary by Smith, C. Alphonso (Charles Alphonso)

The unrestricted liberty of employing hypermetrical lines of eleven syllables, sanctioned by the highest authority in dramatic composition, has, I think, facilitated the attainment of this object.

From Sakoontala or the Lost Ring An Indian Drama by Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir

Each hypermetrical half-line has usually three stresses, thus giving six stresses to the whole line instead of two.

From Anglo-Saxon Grammar and Exercise Book with Inflections, Syntax, Selections for Reading, and Glossary by Smith, C. Alphonso (Charles Alphonso)