Example Sentences

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And while they were sorrowing the outer crowd would be making merry.

From Quiet Talks on John's Gospel by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)

She drew a little sigh as if she were sorrowing for him.

From A Life Sentence A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

I knew you couldn't be in a better place, whether you were sorrowing or rejoicing.

From Name and Fame A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

So the mother and son knelt down together, and Seth prayed for the poor wandering father and for those who were sorrowing for him at home.

From Adam Bede by Eliot, George

But it's idle to talk of the past, and just as foolish to speak as if you were sorrowing without hope.

From The Odd Women by Gissing, George