give upon
Example Sentences
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To give, upon whatever occasion it may be, is always the sign of a generous heart.
From The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
I spent some hours, too, in the streets that give upon the river, drawn by the spell of the sea.
From Tono Bungay by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Cases of that sort are very numerous," said Lady A., "I know of two which I can give upon perfectly good authority.
From Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas by Crowe, Catherine
It was the last whistle that he was to give upon this earth.
From Otto of the Silver Hand by Pyle, Howard
The sale of a house and lot at a certain price, greater than the purchaser had at first intended to give, upon the representation of the seller that he had "been offered" such a sum.
From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)
