apostrophize

Example Sentences

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Or that the prolix Gaev — a man as likely to apostrophize a piece of furniture as the stars above — keeps promising he’ll be quiet.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2011

Thus did Adolf Hitler apostrophize his beloved season, spring.

From Time Magazine Archive

So did one medieval minstrel apostrophize his hero, suggesting that a good hunting dog might be a duke's best friend.

From Time Magazine Archive

No bright and overwhelming genius appeared in 1947 to light the way and apostrophize the age.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Now fwhat the divvle will that be?" he rasped, pausing, torch in hand, to apostrophize his fireman.

From The Grafters by Lynde, Francis