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How to use the word SUBDUING in a Sentence?

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In those wretched countries where a man cannot call his tongue his own, he can scarce call anything his own. Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.

Benjamin Franklin

added by Normando
2 years ago

Worries about the Delta variant have become more widespread, ... subduing activity in some instances and raising concerns about the possibility of virus restrictions being tightened again, hence services growth in July was slightly less marked than the earlier flash estimate and future expectations cooled, presenting a significant downside risk to the outlook and hinting that growth could begin to slow again as we head toward the autumn.

Chris Williamson

Found on Reuters
3 years ago

Our foreign political activities should be focused and redirected on subduing the U.S., our biggest enemy and main obstacle to our innovated development, no matter who is in power in the U.S., the true nature of the U.S. and its fundamental policies towards North Korea never change.

Kim Jong

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

It is unfortunate the PPD has endorsed a policy that permits their officers to gun down unarmed individuals instead of subduing them with non lethal force, unfortunately given the atmosphere within the police force, it isn't surprising.

George Trejo

Found on Reuters
9 years ago

Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding.

David Hume

added by anonymous
11 years ago

The use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again: and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered.

Gelett Burgess

added by anonymous
14 years ago

Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.

Benjamin Franklin

added by anonymous
15 years ago

The use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered.

Gelett Burgess

added by anonymous
15 years ago

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