Example Sentences

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The natural result was that while Somerset was contenting himself with border raids, instead of espousing the cause of the Castilians, Prance was acting.

From England under the Tudors by Innes, Arthur D. (Arthur Donald)

When sleep came, he was contenting himself with the thought that morning doubtless would give him clearer insight to the situation.

From Beverly of Graustark by McCutcheon, George Barr

Kendric seeing that Tony Mu�oz was contenting himself with sneering and certainly would not play, began gathering up the money on the table.

From Daughter of the Sun A Tale of Adventure by Gregory, Jackson

In being hearing something she was contenting in producing hearing that thing.

From Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein With Two Shorter Stories by Stein, Gertrude