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How to use repressing in a sentence
"There is not the slightest chance of your doing that to-night, Ronald," Jessie said, repressing a wild desire to laugh.
THE WEIGHT OF THE CROWNFRED M. WHITEDick, who had difficulty in repressing his excitement, mentioned something about never having seen him before.
THE EVERLASTING ARMSJOSEPH HOCKINGJacinth, in spite of her aunt's repressing presence, could not help stooping down and gently kissing the soft old face.
ROBIN REDBREASTMARY LOUISA MOLESWORTHThe next service of the squadron was in repressing guerilla outrages; and they took part in the small battle of Munfordsville.
A LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEENOLIVER OPTICHe had a singular feeling, as if he was repressing or providing against some latent danger of attack.
TOILERS OF THE SEAVICTOR HUGO“When they come,” said Jack, discreetly repressing the incredulous smile that almost forced itself upon his lips.
THE DEVIL-TREE OF EL DORADOFRANK AUBREY“Take her away,” commanded Brazzier, with difficulty repressing his anger at the repeated delay.
ADRIFT ON THE PACIFICEDWARD S. ELLIS"Welcome, wanderers," went on Miss Martha, repressing a yawn.
THE OPENED SHUTTERSCLARA LOUISE BURNHAM"I don't suppose it would serve our cause much, sir," said O'Reilly, repressing with difficulty his swelling anger.
THE KNIGHT OF GWYNNE, VOL. II (OF II)CHARLES JAMES LEVERNo,” said Ruth, repressing a laugh, and yet half inclined to cry; “you forget that I am just home from boarding-school.
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