Example Sentences

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The powers of Europe saw with astonishment that a new force was arraying itself in youthful glory.

From Heroes of Modern Europe by Birkhead, Alice

The housekeeper laughed, and kissed Tilly, whom she was arraying in a great check apron, big enough to cover her.

From What She Could by Warner, Susan

One afternoon in Coronado, where they made the longest stay of their trip, more than three weeks, Gloria was arraying herself brilliantly for tea.

From The Beautiful and Damned by Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott)

The decks were encumbered with clothes-bags, and Jack was arraying himself as directed.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael

She was arraying herself as I came down.

From The Herd Boy and His Hermit by Yonge, Charlotte Mary