Example Sentences

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“Whether you claim you were blacking out or not, you were using periods and sentences,” attorney Mark Baute said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 7, 2016

"Whether you claim you were blacking out or not, you were using periods and sentences," attorney Mark Baute said.

From US News • Oct. 7, 2016

“Oh, I would have given anything if some of the girls and I could have been there when you and Tom were blacking the stove!” exclaimed Clara with a laugh.

From Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars or The Rivals of Riverside by Chadwick, Lester

The two most obvious, and, on the whole, most profitable trades, were blacking boots and selling newspapers.

From Paul the Peddler, or the Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant by Alger, Horatio

Some of his comrades, who had been on duty all night, were sleeping in their beds, other beds were empty, and their owners were blacking their boots and polishing their buttons. 

From Castellinaria and Other Sicilian Diversions by Jones, Henry Festing