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Definition of Desists
1. desist [v] - See also: desist
Lexicographical Neighbors of Desists
Literary usage of Desists
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Thomas Jefferson by Henry Stephens Randall (1871)
"... Republican Press—Hamilton meditates a Reply—Wisely desists—Jefferson in the
Summer of 1800—His Journeyings—Family Census—Farm Matters—Election Expenses ..."
2. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1891)
"Small particles of liquid or dust seemed to be the carriers of the light. A slight
air current made the spherules disappear with a hissing noise. desists on ..."
3. A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South by William Bennet Stevenson (1825)
"... marches towards Cuenca desists from attacking the City Returns to Quito My
Appointment to ... desists ..."
4. The History of the Roman Emperors: From Augustus to the Death of Marcus by Robert Lynam (1850)
"Pretends to decline the imperial power, but at length desists from his refusal.—Jealous
of his mother.—Deprives the People of all right in the election of ..."
5. A portraiture of Methodism by Joseph Nightingale (1807)
"Prejudices against Mr. Charles Wesley—desists from Travelling—His Sickness and
Death—//** Character—Specimens of his Poetry. DIAK MADAM, THE conduct of ..."
6. The Poetical Works of John Dryden by John Dryden (1909)
"In rash attempts, beyond thy tender age, 1150 Betray'd by pious love ? " Nor,
thus forborne, The youth desists, but with insulting scorn Provokes the ..."
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