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  • Abominably irrational as his method of arranging all these family difficulties will no doubt seem to all who may read it, to him it had appeared not only an easy but a happy mode of bringing back contentment to everybody.

    Castle Richmond 2004

  • Abominably as the Germans sing, it is astonishing how they thrive physically on his leading parts.

    The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Ring George Bernard Shaw 1903

  • "Abominably rude," she answered, "you've defied my warnings, and treated my embassy with contempt."

    All Roads Lead to Calvary 1893

  • "Abominably handsome!" muttered Arthur: then smiled at his own bitter words.

    Sylvie and Bruno Lewis Carroll 1865

  • 'Abominably ill-mannered,' she cried, growing ruddier than the cherry.

    The Pillars of the House, V1 Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

  • Abominably irrational as his method of arranging all these family difficulties will no doubt seem to all who may read it, to him it had appeared not only an easy but a happy mode of bringing back contentment to everybody.

    Castle Richmond Anthony Trollope 1848

  • Abominably frightened, but mindful of the sleeping children, she called to him under her breath: “RICHARD!

    Ultima Thule 2003

  • Abominably poor manners, but that's policy for you, what? "

    A Knight of Ghosts and Shadows Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1974

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