pliableness
Example Sentences
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I wish his words might hold true in a sense of pliableness and yielding to government.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
The very versatility and pliableness, so loudly condemned in his former situation, is now an additional recommendation.
From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William
Friedland, battle of, iii. 30-33; the campaign reviewed, 32-37; Alexander's pliableness after, 351; battle of, compares with that at Beresina, iv.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
But he was prejudiced by filial duty, dazzled by her charms, and led on insensibly by the mildness and pliableness of his character.
From Damon and Delia A Tale by Godwin, William
This trait of the young poet speaks sufficiently for itself;—the sensibility, the temper, the ingenuous pliableness which it exhibits, show a disposition capable, by nature, of every thing we most respect and love.
From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas
