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But this apparent despondency proceeded in few instances from sentiment.

From A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay by Watkin Tench

I feel this, and in few instances more sensibly than in the behaviour of Captain McDonald.

From History of Prince Edward Island by Duncan Campbell

At the best, and in few instances, it yielded a bare payment of expenses.

From The Revellers by Louis Tracy

The wealthy are daily subjected to these visitations, and in few instances is the immediate pecuniary relief refused.

From Suggestions to the Jews for improvement in reference to their charities, education, and general government by Henry Faudel

Indeed, in few instances has senseless indiscrimination done more mischief; for means inapt and injurious have been had recourse to, where skilful and timely interference would have had the happiest effects.

From A Treatise on Sheep: The Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases. by Ambrose Blacklock


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