sanguinary
Example Sentences
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Sanguinary and superfluous, “New Blood” ends up being an example of the worst traits of two different TV eras at once.
From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2021
The sun still sank blood-red behind the Sanguinary Isles, while local folk singers recalled the prowess of Bonaparte in their atonal anthem, L'Ajaccienne.
From Time Magazine Archive
But supposing my arms do go up—supposing I still touch something with one foot—and supposing the floor just opens and swallows Mr. Sanguinary Stingaree!
From Stingaree by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
Then the Sanguinary Tragic did her energies employ, And she tore my taste to tatters when she slew "The Polish Boy."
From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn
"Well, you ran against a snag that time, Mr. Sanguinary Stingaree!"
From Stingaree by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
Vocabulary lists containing sanguinary
Frankenstein
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Peter Pan
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