Example Sentences

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The Nets will be exceeding and escalating at a dizzying rate.

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2013

He will be exceeding sure, when he has contemplated you for a while, that I am a 'verra poor judge o' women,' and that Nurse Gray is a far finer woman than I described.

From The Rosary by Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa)

It will be exceeding quick and pleasant, and is admirable good to cool the Liver, and cleanse the blood.

From The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened by MacDonell, Anne

For my part, I would we were both at court, for I fear our journey will be exceeding troublesome.

From Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes by Clippinger, Erle Elsworth

This will be exceeding pale clear and pleasant Metheglin.

From The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened by MacDonell, Anne