Example Sentences

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Another man is leading an army into battle, while 5some Doctor MacClure is breasting the storm in the darkness as he goes forth on his mission of mercy.

From The Vitalized School by Pearson, Francis B.

Once more he is breasting the flood—on—on—ah! hear those shouts of triumph!

From The Tiger Hunter by Reid, Mayne

We change the scene once more, and transport our readers over the ocean waves to a noble ship which is breasting those waves right gallantly.

From The Madman and the Pirate by Twidle, Arthur