Example Sentences

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As I was beaching the boat and getting out the luggage to leave in the ferry-man’s house-boat, a hail from the river attracted my attention.

From Down the Columbia by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)

Thirty yards distant, at the water's edge, the oarsman was beaching the dingey.

From Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story by Springer, Norman