ness

Example Sentences

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This still- ness doth dart with snake venom on itwell, / I’d have laughed.”

From Scientific American • Jun. 19, 2013

A slider on the device adjusts the amount of "3-D ness," from maximum to 2-D.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2010

Clearly, it's not just grimy pelmets and overcooked breakfasts up for tut-tutting judgment but the lifestyles of the participants; there's a very British under-current of mean-spirited– ness to this show.

From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2010

Now still another voice has been add ed to what is rapidly becoming a busi ness babel in Washington: the American Business Conference was formed to speak for medium-size growth companies.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Ah don’t wanna break in ’n’ meddle where Ah ain’ got no bis- ness, suh,” the preacher said in a tone that was militant, but deferring.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright