Salving Sentence Examples

salving

  • The long delay in announcing the assembly of the conference proved the extreme difficulty of arriving at any satisfactory basis of settlement; and though the efforts of the powers succeeded in salving the wounded pride of the Turks, and restraining the impetuosity of the Serbs and Montenegrins, warlike preparations on the part of Austria continued during the winter of 1908-1909, being justified by the agitation in Servia, Montenegro and the annexed provinces.

    1
    0

  • At length (April 1607) a compromise was arranged through the mediation of the king of France, which, while salving over the pope's dignity, conceded the points at issue.

    0
    0

  • British complain of being forced to wait for two days salving Russian pride.

    0
    0
    Advertisement

Browse other sentences examples

The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.

Related Articles

  • Is It "Beck and Call" or "Beckon Call"?

    If you’ve ever mistaken beck and call for beckon call, you’re not alone. Using beckon call does make sense — after all, you're “beckoning” and “calling.”

    However, the actual phrase is beck and call. Writing it as "beckon call" is an example of an eggcorn — a phrase that sounds identical to another when spoken out loud, and only appears incorrect when written out. Say it however you want in conversation, but make sure you write it as "beck and call.”

  • Positive Words That Start With B

    People and situations are often viewed as positive or negative, but words can have the same effect. Words can either empower people or tear them down. Whenever possible, choose the light! Stroll down a lane filled with positive words and encouraging meanings to work into your writing and conversations. When you choose positivity, the burdens of life can untangle a little. Start today with a boisterous list of positive words that start with B.

Words near salving in the Dictionary