Example Sentences

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Ratting him out seems to be the least of it; preserving the lie has its advantages; participating in the lie seems unthinkable — or does it?

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2016

Ratting out Adrian for the mask didn’t make us even.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

Ratting, my dear mother, is a fine, manly, old-time sport.

From The Halo by Justice, B. Martin

He is also prepared to break dogs and puppies to ferreting and Ratting on reasonable terms.

From Full Revelations of a Professional Rat-catcher After 25 Years' Experience by Matthews, Ike

Ratting in the hold was our main excitement when we weren't sweating at the pumps.

From The Lamp in the Desert by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)