Sentence example with the word 'extorts'

extorts

Last update: October 29, 2015

0

Instances of what we may term tolerated parasitism, where the host plant seems to accommodate itself very well to the presence of the Fungus, paying the tax it extorts and nevertheless not succumbing but managing to provide itself with sufficient material to go on with, are not rare; and these seem to lead to those cases where the mutual accommodation between host and guest has been carried so far that each derives some benefit from the associationsymbiosis (see FUNGI).   [Please select]

0

The Second Parliament (1626); the King extorts Loans.   [Please select]

0

I forgot to reckon that when we draw largely upon Fate she generally extorts a crushing interest.   [Please select]

0

"Monsieur, even this noble obstinacy extorts my veneration; but permit me to inquire: How can you help it."   [Please select]

0

His singular character extorts our admiration, while it calls forth our aversion, admiration for his great abilities, sagacity, and self-reliance, and disgust for his cruelties, his malice, his suspicions, and his tricks.   [Please select]

Do you have a better example in your mind? Please submit your sentence!

Submit
extortions - extorts - extra