’pon
Britishpreposition
contraction
Example Sentences
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“You are three men of sin, whom destiny has belched up ’pon this island,” Cymbeline crowed, rolling her eyes at the disturbance.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
When I study 'pon it, I think de straight road is de best.'
From The Freedmen's Book by Child, Lydia Maria Francis
“Well, ’pon my word, Princess,” said Chumbley, merrily, “you are a precious clever, sensible woman, and I like you after all.”
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
“Well, yes, I suppose we must do that; but ’pon my word, old fellow, I don’t see how.
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
They call it a quiet wedding, but, 'pon my word, I don't know how we could very well have found room for any more than are coming.
From The Honour of the Clintons by Marshall, Archibald
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