Sentence example with the word 'protracting'

protracting

Last update: September 3, 2015


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A complaint having been made to the emperor that he was needlessly protracting hostilities, he was recalled, but he was consul (for the second time) in 66.   [Please select]

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They lingered long over the board, protracting the feast far after the fall of night and interspersing it with pleasant conversation.   [Please select]

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The disguised knight almost involuntarily looked towards the letter as an apology for protracting his stay.   [Please select]

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Upon this they despatched ambassadors into the enemy's camp; and whilst these were protracting negotiations during the night, the Thebans, with their wives and children, evacuated the city.   [Please select]

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I am persuaded that the necessity of a fine day for swarming is one reason that has induced nature to admit of bees protracting the captivity of their young queens in the royal cells.   [Please select]

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