Example Sentences

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He will capsize the ablest ships, ships that have been blest by the priest with songs and Te Deums: he will drown his sturdiest patrons.

From Our Children Scenes from the Country and the Town by Boutet de Monvel, Louis-Maurice

"O, I expect the old cart will capsize somewhere among these mountains, and break our necks for us."

From Marco Paul's Voyages and Travels; Vermont by Abbott, Jacob

If he turn away from the wind he will capsize.

From David Lockwin—The People's Idol by McGovern, John

Sit down, Mr. Wyatt," replied the Captain, somewhat sternly, "you will capsize us if you do not sit quite still.

From At Whispering Pine Lodge by Leslie, Lawrence J.

You will capsize in a minute, and that won't help either of us.

From The Rocks of Valpre by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)