sudden inclination
Example Sentences
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We expressed our thanks, but Susquesus causing the canoe to make a sudden inclination towards the shore, the conversation was suddenly interrupted.
From Satanstoe by Cooper, James Fenimore
The Onondago had no difficulty in following the trail, which led us, at first, for some distance in a line towards Ravensnest, then made a sudden inclination in the direction of the hut.
From Satanstoe by Cooper, James Fenimore
She put her hand up to her throat with a gasp to keep down the sudden inclination to cry out.
From The Firm of Girdlestone by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
Field Marshal von Hindenburg saw no importance in the raising of an American army, because if it were sent abroad Japan might "show a sudden inclination to square old accounts with America."
"It's cruel hard o' me," returned Joseph, betraying a sudden inclination to whimper.
From Aunt Rachel by Murray, David Christie
