Example Sentences

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"Before the Carthaginian Senate hears the Romans, Saguntum will be ours, and the Carthaginians will acclaim our triumph."

From Sónnica by Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente

He can put through a gigantic commercial robbery and we will acclaim his nerve and audacity, provided he is on the level with ourselves.

From The "Goldfish" by Train, Arthur Cheney

Oh, as always, you posture very tolerably, and men in general will acclaim you as successful in your life.

From Figures of Earth by Cabell, James Branch

No tee without a caddie—then The caddies will acclaim!

From Mr. Punch's Golf Stories by Various

Here in Somersetshire you are loved, and a few thousand men, confident that the whole country will acclaim you, are prepared to lay down their lives for you.

From The Brown Mask by Brebner, Percy James