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Definition of Supineness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Supineness
Literary usage of Supineness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Writings of George Washington by George Washington (1890)
"... supineness prevails everywhere, that we seem unable to effect any point we
wish, though never so important and interesting. So early as the 6th of March ..."
2. The Writings of George Washington by George Washington (1890)
"... but, unhappily for us, such languor and supineness prevails everywhere, that
we seem unable to effect any point we wish, though never so important and ..."
3. The History of the Virginia Federal Convention of 1788 by Hugh Blair Grigsby (1890)
"began by saying that his silence had not proceeded from neutrality or supineness,
but from public duties which could not be postponed. ..."
4. The Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England by John Campbell Campbell (1846)
"... by the supineness of his colleagues, addressed the following letter to the
King: — " Sire, " I would not trouble your Majesty in this manner, ..."
5. Military History of Ulysses S. Grant: From April, 1861, to April, 1865 by Adam Badeau (1881)
"Advance of army on 20th of May—Exposure of Grant's head-quarters —supineness of
Leo—Character of country between Spottsylvania and North Anna—Lee's ..."
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