Example Sentences

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He turned pro in 1997 and joined the Mercuries Tigers.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2016

After nearly an hour, Peacock cut the twin Mercuries.

From Time Magazine Archive

Their Mercuries filled Egypt with wonderful inventions, and left it scarcely ignorant of any thing which could contribute to accomplish the mind, or procure ease and happiness.

From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Rollin, Charles

Paradise and there we'll be like gods, like Mercuries with wings flying on nights of sweet song.

From To Each His Star by Walton, Bryce

But the Mercuries of Westmoreland do not move on quick wings, and it was past midnight before he got his possessions.

From Can You Forgive Her? by Trollope, Anthony