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"Are you not," he continued glancing at the audience for approbation,
The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette William Douw Lighthall
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And the Faith, which is winged by the soul's approbation,
War Poetry of the South Various
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I was much interested in the sketch, and believed that the cow was too; but when I looked up at last, expecting to see its eye fixed upon the work in silent approbation,
A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil T. R. Swinburne
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As we pass'd thro 'New York, I had there shown my project to Mr. James Alexander and Mr. Kennedy, two gentlemen of great knowledge in public affairs, and, being fortified by their approbation,
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His son, who is of the same name, and a man eminent for talents and learning, is now, with universal approbation,
Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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For me to mention to you all the advantages arising from such a machine would be tedious, and, indeed, quite unnecessary, Therefore I have taken the liberty to state in this plain and humble manner my wish and opinion, which I hope you will excuse, and I will remain, either with or without approbation,
Stories Of Georgia Joel Chandler Harris 1878
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The brother makes her annual income about a hundred pounds; he is a rigid economist, and though I have the pleasure of his approbation,
English Men of Letters: Crabbe Alfred Ainger 1870
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Mrs. Ferrars, not aware of their being Elinor's work, particularly requested to look at them; and after they had received gratifying testimony of Lady Middletons's approbation,
Sense and Sensibility Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 1833
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In starting for the goal of my ambition, the prize of your approbation,
The English Spy An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous. Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life Robert Cruikshank 1828
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Respectfully hoping, that on a perusal and inspection of the journals and charts of the expedition, that the course I have penned in the execution of your excellency's instructions will be honoured by your approbation,
Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales John Oxley 1804
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