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Example sentences for "seemed best"

  • But, in this matter of remuneration and gratifications, it has occurred to me, that troubles might ensue if the governor were to distribute rewards and gratifications entirely as seemed best to him, and to whom he wished.

  • It seemed best to me to give an account thereof to your Majesty, so that in the future you may provide what may be most expedient in the matter.

  • Then it seemed best to frighten the pursuing enemy if possible, and prevent their falling upon the invalids.

  • He was in sore straights, and, not knowing how to decide, it seemed best to him to lay the matter before heaven.

  • Neon alone remained; for it seemed best to leave that general and his men to guard the contents of the camp.

  • The suspicion that he was leading them against the king was not dispelled; but it seemed best to follow him.

  • Yes, dearest, for it seemed best to know his reasons and combat them in a practical fashion.

  • It seemed best to follow her advice, and they went away together, heavy-hearted enough, for fate seemed to baffle them at every turn.

  • Although we believed you dead, it seemed best to trouble nothing until after your guardian's recovery.

  • And it seemed best to them after deliberating together that Phabrizus should go into the city of Petra, and should summon Goubazes there, in order to announce to him what the king had decided concerning the interests of the Lazi.

  • When this treaty had been executed, both sovereigns then continued to administer the affairs of their respective countries as seemed best to them.


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