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Arrogating nothing to himself, unassuming to the utmost degree, he counted his own services as nothing, and only aspired to be known as his Master's follower, and the servant of all men.

From Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou by Ballou, Maturin Murray

Arrogating to themselves the position of pursuers towards fugitives, they did not hesitate to cross the river which stood between them and their prey.

From Hellenica by Dakyns, Henry Graham

Arrogating to themselves supreme authority, they required every one, without a question, to acknowledge their claims.

From The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan by White, Ellen Gould Harmon