Example Sentences

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The statute of limitation, common feelings of humanity, will supervene for his benefit.

From Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail by Lewis, Harry A.

Delirium, I have little doubt, will supervene, for he is fearfully excited, and, alas! there is no earthly comfort for him.

From Jasper Lyle by Ward, Harriet

Only, let each work aright in its own order, and a fourth virtue will supervene upon their united perfections, the virtue or perfection of the organic whole as such.

From Plato and Platonism by Pater, Walter

In due course the total phase will supervene, and will persist during a number of recurrences until the southerly trend of the moon results in the uncovering of the lunar surface at the south.

From Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language by Dolmage, Cecil Goodrich Julius

As long as this equilibrium is maintained, man is preserved from disease; but if this essential balance, which is the pivot of the constitution, is disturbed, the constitution is disordered, and disease will supervene.

From Some Answered Questions by `Abdu'l-Bahá