Example Sentences

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“At the same time, they will abet the transition to cleaner energy sources which will, in due course, lessen the risks tied to natural disasters and climate change.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2022

She is her own mistress, and he will abet her in whatever she may choose to do.

From John Caldigate by Trollope, Anthony

Every propriety, therefore, will abet my wishes, when the king no longer requires around him his tried and faithful adherents.

From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 by Burney, Fanny

Use all the society that will abet you.”

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

Something is to happen at three-fifteen, which he will abet, and be responsible for.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend