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Blunted, it crushes confidence, the granules forming a foundation of resentment.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2022

Blunted and stolid he stumps through life for whom its harp-strings vainly quiver.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 by Various

Blunted and stolid he stumbles through life for whom its harp-strings vainly quiver.

From Gala-days by Hamilton, Gail

Blunted the ardor of the flaming bulls; “Press'd with the yoke, their necks impatient bent, “And dragg'd the crooked plough.

From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by Howard, J. J.

Blunted perceptions, according to our needs, you know; and so life is tempered for us all, else we might not endure it long....

From The Fighting Chance by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)




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