Example Sentences

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Whether he and Mr. Falchuk will concoct a narrative — or at least an atmosphere — entertaining enough to keep us watching through 13 episodes remains to be seen.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2015

It is conceivable that they will concoct a much better remedy.

From Time Magazine Archive

When supplied with a few dozen descriptive adjectives about an individual, Mind Prober will concoct an instant character analysis that includes a report on his or her romantic attitude.

From Time Magazine Archive

The first of January is close at hand, and Seward, the Congressional cook, will concoct unpalatable and costly dishes for Congressional digestion.

From Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count

We will concoct something like a beverage with this, if you do not disdain to lend us your aid.

From Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag by Freytag, Gustav