sponging

Example Sentences

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Sponging is once more an exception, in that profit and learning here go hand in hand; you grasp your end as soon as you begin.

From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)

Sponging throughout the course of the disease is essential; first, with cool water, as directed for scarlet fever, with the use of cold on the head to relieve the itching, fever, and delirium.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

Sponging with cold water, although not so efficacious in reducing the temperature, has advantages over either of these methods of applying cold.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Sponging out the world of the outliers, it gives no foothold on another sphere in return.

From Waifs and Strays Part 1 by Henry, O.

Sponging is an old word; what does it really mean?

From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)