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Two circumstances at this time were inclining them to a change of policy.

From Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 by LeSueur, William Dawson

When we are speaking of matter, it will seem as if we were inclining to idealism; when we are speaking of mind, it will seem as if we were inclining to materialism.

From The Analysis of Mind by Russell, Bertrand

The arms were inclining outwards from the body, and the legs were doubled up.

From The Shrieking Pit by Rees, Arthur J. (Arthur John)

Besides, it would not have seemed quite the thing when they were inclining to this favorable view of their sister's contrary-mindedness, to take sides against her.

From Imaginary Interviews by Howells, William Dean

It seemed to her that the great suspended waves of smoke, red-lined, were rolling with more energy, and they certainly were inclining west as well as north.

From Ancestors A Novel by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn