sinecure
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Sinecures were legion, yet to many a holder they were no sinecures at all, for they entailed constant servility and a complete abdication of all freedom of opinion.
From The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 by Wharton, Grace
Sinecures were the rewards of genius in Thomson's day, and he was made Secretary of Briefs in the Court of Chancery.
From The Age of Pope (1700-1744) by Dennis, John
Sinecures in India and jobs in Ireland had been found out in his behalf, and deputy-somethings created in Bermuda just to provide for him.
From Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Lever, Charles James
"Sinecures never fell in my way," said Frances.
From Frances Kane's Fortune by Meade, L. T.
Sinecures were unknown—office hunters few and far between.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
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