overlie

Example Sentences

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“I have overlived the generation with which mutual labors and perils begat mutual confidence and influence.”

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2016

He had overlived the greatness of his country, and saw Italy in ruins.

From Renaissance in Italy Volume 3 The Fine Arts by Symonds, John Addington

Warren, Count of Beaucaire, was an old man and feeble, who had overlived his term. 

From Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French by Bourdillon, Francis William

Mr. Bertram overlived the week, and overlived the fortnight.

From The Bertrams by Trollope, Anthony

He lay with his head toward the window, and the sun shining into the room, with the tearful radiance of sorrows overlived and winter gone, when Molly entered.

From Home Again by MacDonald, George