Example Sentences

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They both were tearing hither, Unless reflection sped them back again; But dignity that nothing else may bend Succumbs to woman's curiosity, So deem them here.

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas

Desperate resistance Succumbs before the overwhelming forces Of Bimbisara.—And what will become Of poor Yasodhara?—I like her well.

From The Buddha A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes by Carus, Paul