pet aversion
Example Sentences
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My pet aversion is the historical novel, which falsifies history to meet the requirements of romantic fiction, and falsifies romance by trying to force it into the framework of history.
From Time Magazine Archive
Much was made of the fact that also in the south of France last week were Lord Baldwin, his original prot�g�, Mr. Eden, and his pet aversion, Winston Churchill.
From Time Magazine Archive
Scotland was always for Johnson a pet target that he waggishly exploited as a pet aversion; it produced endless gibes on tour as well as at home.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Yes, and he’s towing along our pet aversion Mrs. D. L. Smythe,” said Grace.
From The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies by Crane, Laura Dent
It'll be a thrilling bit of reading, and ought to give our pet aversion a cold shiver when he gets its import.
From The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant by Ferguson, Donald
