The rear sight should not obtrude anymore than necessary above the weapon itself. From LearnThat.org. [yourdictionary.com]
A mere resumé of the topics discussed in these essays is enough to make the two horns of the dilemma obtrude themselves. From Wordnik.com. [The Poet's Poet : essays on the character and mission of the poet as interpreted in English verse of the last one hundred and fifty years] Reference
I've decided to use the word "obtrude" more, because I'm reading a book that keeps using the word. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-08-01] Reference
Even into war the affairs of business life obtrude. From Wordnik.com. [Khartoum Campaign, 1898 or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan] Reference
Lord, I shall take care not to obtrude many of my own. From Wordnik.com. [The Parables of Our Lord] Reference
Let no cynic obtrude other motives for that famous telegram. From Wordnik.com. [The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918] Reference
"They obtrude their domestic relations," said Mrs. Portheris. From Wordnik.com. [A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London')] Reference
Through all her bright talk the thought would obtrude itself. From Wordnik.com. [The Land of Promise] Reference
It did not seem fitting to obtrude upon the pride of the great. From Wordnik.com. [Blue Aloes Stories of South Africa] Reference
Scenes from her morning began to form themselves; to obtrude themselves. From Wordnik.com. [The Years] Reference
What matters if you are considered obtrusive, provided that you obtrude?. From Wordnik.com. [The Newcomes] Reference
"Are you going to obtrude your somewhat massive personality upon the scene?". From Wordnik.com. [An American Suffragette] Reference
But for Branch another problem of principle started to obtrude itself at once. From Wordnik.com. [What Was Bill Thinking?] Reference
The frightful monotony of the long confinement does not obtrude itself in his book. From Wordnik.com. [The Better Germany in War Time Being some Facts towards Fellowship] Reference
Paul's days: at the same time care must ever be taken not to obtrude in any respect. From Wordnik.com. [The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham.] Reference
He may not obtrude himself upon her notice even if he thinks she has not observed him. From Wordnik.com. [Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life.] Reference
The true artist never seeks to obtrude, or to make his own personality the first thing. From Wordnik.com. [Spirit and Music] Reference
Scripture ground for them, and obtrude them as belonging unto the doctrine they treat of. From Wordnik.com. [The Doctrine of Justification by Faith] Reference
Fortunately it is here no part of a reviewer's task to obtrude his own political theories. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-28] Reference
They did not intrude nor obtrude -- they went their way, and permitted every one to go his. From Wordnik.com. [In Her Own Right] Reference
He and his surroundings have the good taste not to obtrude themselves upon the casual visitor. From Wordnik.com. [The Idler Magazine, Volume III, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly] Reference
Such assertions as these, without any colour of proof, doth this author labour to obtrude upon us. From Wordnik.com. [The Death of Death in the Death of Christ] Reference
'Why,' cried he, 'will he thus obtrude upon me these fastidious doubts and causeless difficulties?. From Wordnik.com. [Camilla] Reference
In spite of her anxiety concerning her father und his possible fate, she did not obtrude her desires on her friends. From Wordnik.com. [The Motor Girls on Waters Blue Or the Strange Cruise of the Tartar] Reference
Philosophers have said: -- A prudent man will not obtrude his answer till he has the question stated to him in form. From Wordnik.com. [The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 2] Reference
You are vigilant and self - reliant; and, pleased with this, I wish not to obtrude any constraints or restraints upon you. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Abraham Lincoln] Reference
He did not obtrude himself, but called the head waiter and after a question, took out his card and scribbled a line on it. From Wordnik.com. [On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland] Reference
Of the sisters, archivist Deborah and the editor's mother-in-law, Diana, come off best, although the facts obtrude inevitably. From Wordnik.com. [Words Between Wayward Aristocrats] Reference
Is the man in the college cap about to command, to smile, to obtrude himself and his books, to speak Latin, to deliver a lecture?. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
It must not obtrude itself, and a great profusion and ostentation in its application is always a sign of degeneracy and bad taste. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 598, June 18, 1887] Reference
His room will be appropriated to him, and he will not be expected to obtrude upon the employer's private chamber, except on business. From Wordnik.com. [Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4] Reference
Trotter type, who would never obtrude himself -- he foresaw that everything would run on wheels, an idea dear to his peace-loving soul. From Wordnik.com. [The Land of Promise] Reference
I was indeed at first deterr'd from my Design, by a Thought that it might be accounted unpardonable Rudeness to obtrude a Trifle of this. From Wordnik.com. [The Busie Body] Reference
If it is small and in soft tones, delicate harmonising shades will not obtrude themselves as black can and so reduce the effect of space. From Wordnik.com. [Woman as Decoration] Reference
He is a man of evident genius, who must of necessity obtrude himself on the general admiration, and hold a high place in contemporary art. From Wordnik.com. [Among the Great Masters of Music Scenes in the Lives of Famous Musicians] Reference
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