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In another, it was the services' expression of those liberalizing tendencies that were permeating American society during the era of civil rights activism.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.

Indeed appetizing odors were permeating the interior of the Bluebird, and a little later the company were sitting down to a most delightful meal.

From The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat How they sailed away, what happened on the voyage, and what was discovered by Hill, Grace Brooks

Already the great range, that stretched the entire length of the tiny tiled kitchen, was filled with copper vessels, and appetizing odors were permeating the living room and the little shop beyond.

From Molly Brown of Kentucky by Speed, Nell

Once or twice he signed, "Oh, my God," in a weary demi-voice, as though the contentment of well-being were permeating him.

From The Flaming Jewel by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

Once or twice he sighed, "Oh, my God," in a weary demi-voice, as though the content of well-being were permeating him.

From The Flaming Jewel by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)