Example Sentences

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As it seemed Notre Dame was perishing last night, I was heartbroken.

From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2019

It was perishing cold in France last week.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Alas! you must all die like this,” said Ellen, who was perishing like one of the flowers that had died in the drought for want of rain.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 by Various

The whole world was perishing and they alone knew the saving truth, nevertheless Jesus strictly charged them “wait.”

From The Person and Work of The Holy Spirit by Torrey, R. A. (Reuben Archer)

"Oh! father, go seek for Ranald, for I dreamt to-night he was perishing in the snow!"

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) by Wilson, John Lyde