Sentence examples for tables were crumbed from inspiring English sources

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Tables are turned.

When the tables are turned, the situation has changed giving the advantage to the party who had previously been at a disadvantage.

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Tables were crumbed and water glasses refilled as needed.

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The well-appointed tables are crumbed between courses; napkins are folded promptly and returned to the table when you leave your seat.

The dollar amount, please recall, ain't that much: $25 million or so between two companies moving more than $7 billion across the table is crumbs.

Though the service is not always as professional as it is in France, Union League is one of the few restaurants in the area where your table will be crumbed between courses and you can count on having the correct silverware for your dish.

Service is generally adequate, but occasionally disengaged and careless (entrees were delivered while starters were still being eaten, water glasses were not refilled despite requests, tables were not crumbed between courses).

I was crumbs.

Make sure that all there is left is crumbs!

Attractive young waiters and waitresses were kind and attentive (though inexplicably, the table was not crumbed before dessert).

Three long tables were set with all kinds of pies: strawberry-rhubarb, wild bluberry, cherry, cranberry-raisin, plain apple, French apple, apple crumb, peach, lemon meringue and pecan.

The tables are dirty, the floor sticky and strewn with crumbs, used plastic sporks, and other detritus.

Ms. Nottage writes big-hearted plays (among them are "Crumbs From the Table of Joy" and "Mud, River, Stone").

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