Forebearing

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of forebear form-of, gerund, participle, present

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ancestorannouncerantecedentantecedentascendantavant garde

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"The forebearing use of power does not only form a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual uses it, is the test of a true gentleman."

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