Example Sentences

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The banner of Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá which, as foretold by Him, must float from the pinnacles of the foremost seat of learning in the Islamic world is still unhoisted.

From God Passes By by Shoghi Effendi

In a moment her bow was turned towards the British ship which was still at anchor, with sails unhoisted.

From Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure by Johnston, Charles Haven Ladd