overspreading

Example Sentences

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I went to him and saw that his eyes were sightless; already a thin film was overspreading them.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

"No!" cried Taras, a deep flush overspreading the pallor of his face.

From For the Right by Franzos, Karl Emil

“To San Antonio!” repeated the judge, with an expression of great alarm overspreading his features.

From Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 by Various

A branch of a tree overspreading the water catches his attention.

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

The boy slid from the chair and out of the door, ecstasy overspreading all the freckles.

From The Story of a Doctor's Telephone?Told by His Wife by Firebaugh, Ellen M.