tarry at

Example Sentences

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But we must pass on to other waters, and not tarry at this glorious cataract until we are carried away by our subject.

From Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy by Stockton, Frank Richard

It is clear I must not tarry at Calgary too long.

From Pictures of Canadian Life A Record of Actual Experiences by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

Let us take time not only to meditate, but to pray, to tarry at the foot of the throne, and be trained to the work of intercession.

From Lord, Teach Us To Pray by Murray, Andrew

As many as sword and helm can bear    With him must sail across the foam; All of fit age must follow their liege,    Those who are not may tarry at home.

From King Hacon's Death and Bran and the Black Dog two ballads by Borrow, George Henry

After a short tarry at Rio Janeiro, during which the prince was not permitted to land, the frigate again set sail, and on the 30th of March, 1837, reached Norfolk, Virginia.

From Hortense Makers of History Series by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)