Abridge
in sentence
10 examples of Abridge in a sentence
Specifically, this little amendment right here: "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall
abridge
the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States."
Kowalski serves as a metaphor for Waco and Ruby Ridge, where the US government, with the cooperation of the mainstream media, threw around words like "white supremacist" and "right wing extremists as well as trumped-up drug charges to
abridge
the most fundamental of its' citizens rights, with the willing acquiescence of the general populace.
It cannot undermine its own democratic principles and
abridge
the freedom of speech of Tibetans on its soil.
These rude times must
abridge
ceremony; besides, you may remember the old gentleman professed a kinsman's regard for the corps.
The danger compelled the peddler to
abridge
even the short period that American custom leaves the deceased with us; and, aided by the black and Katy, his painful task was soon ended.
We have already said that the customs of America leave the dead but a short time in sight of the mourners; and the necessity of providing for his own safety had compelled the peddler to
abridge
even this brief space.
"It is impossible to gather honey from a rock, Caesar, and therefore I will
abridge
the little I have to say.
Beyond THAT, had you endeavoured, however reasonably, to
abridge
HIS enjoyments, is it not to be feared, that instead of prevailing on feelings so selfish to consent to it, you would have lessened your own influence on his heart, and made him regret the connection which had involved him in such difficulties?"
Her long dishevelled grey hair flew back from her uncovered head; the inebriating delight of gratified vengeance contended in her eyes with the fire of insanity; and she brandished the distaff which she held in her hand, as if she had been one of the Fatal Sisters, who spin and
abridge
the thread of human life.
"Monsieur, John has just been to say that your agent has called and wishes to see you.""Ah! in that case I must
abridge.
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