Example Sentences

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Then they returned to Mongolia because the Yellow Lamas called them to light against the Kings of Tibet, Lamas of the 'red caps,' who were oppressing the people.

From Beasts, Men and Gods by Ossendowski, Ferdinand

Disquieting visions of harsh prison punishments were oppressing me when we reached the penitentiary and I was taken before the eagle-eyed old Civil War veteran who had given me my parole.

From Branded by Lynde, Francis

The Sergeant-Major's impatience was barely concealed; those returns were oppressing him horribly.

From Men, Women and Guns by McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)

We established our quarters in the barracks assigned to us by the municipality; the Austrians built complete fortresses, as is their practice, with the money of the people they were oppressing.

From The Roman Question by About, Edmond

Lady Staveley was more than ordinarily affectionate to her daughter, and in that way made known the thoughts which were oppressing her; but she did so in no other way.

From Orley Farm by Trollope, Anthony