give quarter
Example Sentences
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Which probably explains why we give quarter to all these smelly charlatans in the first place.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2012
Yet our faith in her lies in the fact that she will not give quarter to your stupid judgments.
From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2012
He inquired if there were any French in the attacking force, and, if so, whether they would give quarter.
From Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 by LeSueur, William Dawson
"Face to face shall eagles fight; will you give quarter?"
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
Indians will recognize this as the sign of surrender, and will give quarter.
From The Transgressors Story of a Great Sin by Adams, Francis A.
