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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

  • Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

    Probably Just One Of Those Funny Coincidences 2006

  • Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

    Villaraigosa And Nunez Cut And Run - Video Report 2006

  • 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

  • Forbearing, therefore, all discussion and debate, they addressed themselves to Marcus

    The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • _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

  • 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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