give quarter
Example Sentences
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Which probably explains why we give quarter to all these smelly charlatans in the first place.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2012
Yet our faith in her lies in the fact that she will not give quarter to your stupid judgments.
From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2012
Intellectually, it is as absurd to give quarter as it is absurd to expect it.
From Prisoner for Blasphemy by Foote, G. W. (George William)
Also,” he added, his brow darkening, “we give quarter, and your people do not.”
From Peggy Owen at Yorktown by Madison, Lucy Foster
He must give quarter, but it must be confessed that this is trying human nature rather high.
From The War in South Africa Its Cause and Conduct by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
