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This is the explanation: Premising that I entirely agree with you as to the transcendant importance of the vote and the duty of every citizen to use it—to let no slight obstacle prevent his voting.

From The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 5, February, 1885 by Various

Premising that as little in their depth as in their length will our remarks be commensurate with the dimensions of this great theme, we would say a few words.

From Essays Æsthetical by Calvert, George H. (George Henry)

Premising this, and remembering that whatever is said of one kind of service has a bearing upon all kinds, we are ready to look practically upon the duties of the relation.

From The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities by Osgood, Samuel

Premising thus much, I will ask you to look once more at this cloister of the Campo Santo of Pisa.

From Val d'Arno by Ruskin, John

Premising no reflection's meant, Unto such doctrine I dissent.

From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by Gay, John