forbearing

Example Sentences

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Forbearing to question this remarkable figure of speech, I asked him how so confidential a matter could have become known.

From The Red Planet by Locke, William John

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

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. by Maclaren, Alexander

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.

From Villette by Brontë, Charlotte

Forbearing to interrupt him, Edwin continued to read over the blood-registered names.

From The Scottish Chiefs by Porter, Jane

Forbearing and patient as long as he was dealt with fairly, he was merciless where he thought he detected trickery or evasion.

From A Book of Remarkable Criminals by Irving, Henry Brodribb