Example Sentences

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Subhash told them they were at Foggy Bottom, where he himself was alighting.

From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2015

In fact, he was alighting from his buggy, and a grim, though reassuring smile sat on his features.

From Cape Cod Folks by Greene, Sarah P. McLean

The mail was in early, and Captain Green came up from the post-office as the Minster party was alighting from the wagons.

From A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life. by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)

Frazier was alighting, while Rowland went down the walk to meet him in accordance with his hospitable habit.

From The Hills of Refuge A Novel by Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel)

M. Daburon's messenger had arrived just as the count was alighting from his carriage, on returning with Claire from Madame Gerdy's.

From The Widow Lerouge by Gaboriau, Émile