Might-and-main Sentence Examples

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  • He worked with might and main for the continuation of the old theocracy, but before he died it had given way before an increasing Liberalism - even Yale was infected with the Episcopalianism that he hated.

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  • A shiver ran through the tree, and the wind sent forth a blast that would have knocked me off had I not clung to the branch with might and main.

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  • The goal so shadowy seems and dim, Yet plod on through the dark, brave heart, With all thy might and main.

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