gage

Example Sentences

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As Surrey, he trilled his tongue daringly as he threw down a gage; as a gossiping gardener, he exclaimed a comical “Whaaaaaaaat? Think you the King shall be deposed?”

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2020

To gage social compatibility: “Can I picture myself in all of these photos standing next to him?”

From Slate • Dec. 24, 2019

When fishing in current on the Columbia your speed gage is your rod.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2016

“We wanted to get a gage of how seriously they were dealing with this, and we see that they’re looking upon this extremely seriously,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2014

"I will take up the gage, if it please the king."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin