bribed

Example Sentences

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"Bribed people," she thought, "must be content to remain bribed."

From Manslaughter by Miller, Alice Duer

"Bribed, sir?" cried Sir Robert, red with anger.

From Chippinge Borough by Weyman, Stanley J.

In another satire is the line "Bribed Seymour bribes accuses."

From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

Bribed and listening servants heard voices of no earthly timbre, speaking in an unknown language.

From Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories by Morgan, Louisa

"Bribed?" repeated Ruth, surprised, as she saw the indignation in his eyes.

From Horace Chase by Woolson, Constance Fenimore