discomposing
Example Sentences
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Here, lines define the two figures while simultaneously discomposing and merging them.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021
"It probes the secrets of capitalism and labor, of politics and journalism with a surety and a conviction almost discomposing."
From Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life by Pidgin, Charles Felton
My word!" exclaimed Mr. Brimberly, retreating rather precipitately, "this is very discomposing, this is!
From The Definite Object A Romance of New York by Farnol, Jeffery
After this discomposing harangue the assembly breaks up in some confusion.
From A Short History of French Literature by Saintsbury, George
A stranger might well overlook them, but, when turned suddenly in anger or surprise, a steady searching light commenced to glow in them which was discomposing, if not alarming.
From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf
