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Forbearing to engage in the open field, where the gain would lie wholly with the enemy, he lay stoutly embattled on ground where the citizens must reap advantage; since, as he doggedly persisted, to march out meant to be surrounded on every side; whereas to stand at bay where every defile gave a coign of vantage, would give him mastery complete. 46
Agesilaus 2007
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Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
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Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
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Forbearing as he was to-night, I could not stay in this proximity; this dangerous place and seat must be given up: I watched my opportunity, rose, and stole away.
Villette 2003
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Forbearing, therefore, all discussion and debate, they addressed themselves to Marcus
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003
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Forbearing to inquire into the nature of a local out-of - towner, which seemed to Jon-Tom to be a contradiction in terms, he permitted himself a moment of silent exultation.
The Day of the Dissonance Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1984
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Forbearing to inquire into the nature of a local out-oftowner, which seemed to Jon-Tom to be a contradiction in terms, he permitted himself a moment of silent exultation.
The Day of the Dissonance Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1984
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Forbearing to say, "I told you so," Homat instead chose to put the best possible light on the situation.
Voyage To The City Of The Dead Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1984
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_Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel (or "complaint") against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye_.
Daily Strength for Daily Needs Mary W. Tileston
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Forbearing then tedious admonitions, let me have my way; and do thou begone from out these walls, or thou shalt die.
The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. 480? BC-406 BC Euripides
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