Sentence examples for the custom was from inspiring English sources

In the increasingly polarised political climate in the Netherlands, the custom was a tinderbox waiting for a match.

The custom was specific to England.

The custom was started in 1852 by a Mr. Walker.

And there was little indication from the mayor's office that the custom was likely to change.

The custom was meant to rid the place annually of ill luck.

The custom was the subject of a documentary by Katja Esson, a German filmmaker who lives in New York.

The custom is spreading.

The custom is probably an old one.

The custom is to watch the clocktower strike midnight.

Prosecution of the custom is rare throughout West Africa.

The custom is indisputably unfair to people charged with crimes.