Sentence examples for slighting that from inspiring English sources

Framlingham Castle escaped the slighting that occurred to many other English castles around this time.

The castle was not involved in the events of the English Civil War in the 17th century, and escaped the slighting that affected many similar properties, probably because the collapse of the outer walls had already made it indefensible and of little military value.

And my mother felt slighted that no one had bothered to tutor her.

I also felt slighted that there were dozens more baby photos of her than of me.

Now, he's concerned again and feels slighted that the military doesn't consider his voice worth listening to.

Perhaps because he suddenly looked so slight, that surprised me.

It is the kind of slight that can provide motivation for a lifetime.

Yes, the Russians are conducting a search for slights that would make the old K.G.B. proud.

But he is brusque and emotional, often seeing slights that aren't really there.

And I know how slight that is, yet I can't help celebrating.

It was a slight that started a cold war between the stars that has tempered with time.