Example Sentences

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She was reading a letter, and to judge by her brilliantly expressive countenance, its contents were affording a good deal of exercise for her emotions.

From Mrs. Fitz by Snaith, J. C.

Presently a gentleman’s handsome cabriolet and distinguished-looking horse were affording food for their descriptions, when, to her surprise, Sir Bevil emerged from it, and presently entered the room. 

From Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Tory was seeing pictures at this moment which were affording her the deepest pleasure.

From The Girl Scouts in Beechwood Forest by Vandercook, Margaret

Envy would make use of any means whatever to win back the friend or the admirer whose transferred attentions were affording pleasure to another.

From The Young Lady's Mentor A Guide to the Formation of Character. In a Series of Letters to Her Unknown Friends by Lady, An English

The French had seized a large number of American vessels, on the pretense that they were affording aid to England.

From Outline of Universal History by Fisher, George Park