Example Sentences

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The Huntsman was dismounting from his horse, and his boots touched down in snow.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

Dumbledore had already crossed the crenellated ramparts and was dismounting; Harry landed next to him seconds later and looked around.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

The Young-Dicksons were going out for an after-dinner call on one of the neighbors, and Tom met them at the gate as he was dismounting.

From The Quickening by Ashe, E. M.

A man had ridden up on a horse and was dismounting and coming up the walk.

From Frank of Freedom Hill by Derieux, Samuel A. (Samuel Arthur)

The horses had stopped, and a man was dismounting.

From Sunlight Patch by Harris, Credo Fitch