dissimilation

Example Sentences

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Theresa May finds herself in Number 10 for not dissimilar reasons.

From The Guardian • Dec. 31, 2016

The anecdote elevated Dick’s opinion of Little Perry; he began to see more of him, and, like Willie-Jay, though for dissimilar reasons, gradually decided that Perry possessed unusual and valuable qualities.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Mr. Heathcliff may have entirely dissimilar reasons for keeping his hand out of the way when he meets a would-be acquaintance, to those which actuate me. 

From Wuthering Heights by Brontë, Emily