inclemency
Example Sentences
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It offers no protection against inclemency of the weather.
From Time Magazine Archive
The air with sultry heats began to glow, The wings of winds were clogg’d with ice and snow; And shivering mortals into houses driven, Sought shelter from the inclemency of heaven.
From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline) Guerber
The inclemency of nature, the rapacity of lay and ecclesiastical authorities and the law’s delays could not be escaped, however wisely a Prioress husbanded her resources.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Eileen Power
Cortez, whose determination only increased with misfortune, decided to delay his march until the inclemency of the season abated....
From Modern Essays by Harry Morgan Ayres
As we afterwards learned, the surgeon of the frigate, Dr. Ruschitztha, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, was ordered from the frigate, and had the satisfaction of rendering valuable assistance to the invalid.
