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"Incur enormous expense, give yourself infinite pain and mortification, and ruin a fine estate by a spirit of unnecessary and unjust resistance," added Sir Philip, in a calm and somewhat contemptuous tone.
The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Various
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Incur no responsibility, or you will be made a cat's-paw of.
For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War Lewis Hough 1899
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“Incur your own damnation, as long as you amuse us” is often the sentiment which lurks beneath the encouragement, often flattering in appearance, of the public.
Recollections of My Youth Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892 1897
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Incur the prophet's curse and in all things in this sublunary world "make yourselves like unto a wheel."
The Map of Life Conduct and Character William Edward Hartpole Lecky 1870
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Incur any expense deemed necessary by the Marshal and yourself for city military, or otherwise, to insure the execution of the law.
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Incur any expense deemed necessary by the Marshal and yourself, for city military or otherwise, to insure the execution of the law.
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Incur the risk of being charged with forwardness than neglect
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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Incur the risk of being charged with forwardness than neglect
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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Incur the risk of being charged with forwardness than neglect
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1574-84) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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Incur the risk of being charged with forwardness than neglect
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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