Example Sentences

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When I am overjoyous in his presence may I not stand.

From Sumerian Liturgies and Psalms by Langdon, Stephen

As to Enlil when I am overjoyous in his presence may I not stand.

From Sumerian Liturgies and Psalms by Langdon, Stephen

I, Aurora Leigh, was born To make my father sadder, and myself Not overjoyous, truly.

From The Principles of English Versification by Baum, Paull Franklin