sanative

Example Sentences

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Let him eschew such hyper-erudite monstrosities—let him stick to the 'recital' of sane and sanative music, and he will attain a reputation above all contemporary musical mono-facturers—and what is more, deserve it.'

From Franz Liszt by Huneker, James

"And you don't think two years' prison, two years' slavery, was sanative enough without the denial of his just compensation?"

From Imaginary Interviews by Howells, William Dean

Since I had seen him, society had emulated the State in the practice of a truly sanative attitude toward him.

From Imaginary Interviews by Howells, William Dean

Notwithstanding their ruinous condition, they were crowded with sick, hoping to derive benefit from the waters, which are still famed for their sanative power. 

From The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry

The war has produced no other book like 'Professor Latimer's Progress,' with its sanative masculine blend of deep feeling, fluid intelligence, and heart-easing mirth, its people a joyous company.

From Home Fires in France by Canfield, Dorothy