Surveys
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Examples
- The United States, not unmindful of the advantages of an Isthmian Canal, had from time to time, made surveys of the various routes. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Mr. George smokes with a profound meaning after this and surveys Miss Flite in silence. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr Wegg claps on his spectacles, and admiringly surveys Mr Venus from head to foot. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The two years following were devoted largely to surveys, examinations and preliminary work. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- He took up the work, made careful surveys and reports, and was finally directed to build a railway according to his own plans. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- My uncle will be coming out to take his usual sentinel round, and he always surveys the church and churchyard. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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