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Definition of Resuming
1. resume [v] - See also: resume
Lexicographical Neighbors of Resuming
Literary usage of Resuming
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Parliamentary Debates by Great Britain Parliament (1908)
"Order read, for resuming adjourned debate on Amendment to Question [28th April]
... CHAPLIN (Surrey, Wimbledon), resuming his speech, said : There are three ..."
2. A Vindication by Cadwallader D. Colden, of the Steam Boat Right Granted by by Cadwallader David Colden (1818)
"... follow that there was any injustice in resuming the privilege granted to him,
when he had omitted to avail himself of it for more than ten years ? ..."
3. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1829)
"I am unwilling to hurt you, James, on account of those at Mount Benger; but lay
down the poker—and lay down the chair. NORTH (resuming his seat.) SHEPHERD. ..."
4. John Sherman's Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet by John Sherman (1895)
"... by Acclamation—His Career—Issues of the Campaign—My Trip to Montana—resuming
the Canvass — Hoadley Elected Governor— Retirement of General Sherman. ..."
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