hewn

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Much has already been said in the excellent blog by Jonathan Liew; the intolerance shewn by to Ms Osaka in respect of her health and well being beggars belief.

From The Guardian • Jun. 1, 2021

Behold! all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, shewn unto you.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2019

For many years past all American films have shewn men, and particularly police men and detectives, entering houses rather unceremoniously wearing their hats and smoking cigars or cigarettes.

From Time Magazine Archive

All experience hath shewn, that Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while Evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the Forms to which they are accustomed.

From Time Magazine Archive

“I was with Mr. Cole on business an hour and a half ago. He had just read Elton’s letter as I was shewn in, and handed it to me directly.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen