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Meanings of worldly considerations in English

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Usage of worldly considerations in English
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An indistinct comparison was modestly presented, of one unmoved by worldly considerations.
One of Our Conquerors — Volume 4
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It touched her conscience, and no worldly considerations were of the slightest moment.
The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3)
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On Syrian ground, the ideal faith rapidly gave way before substantial worldly considerations.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 / (From Barbaro...
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She was not above worldly considerations, for few good women are.
The Imaginary Marriage
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In his present state of detachment from all worldly considerations, absolute truthfulness compelled Richard.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance
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George; but can these worldly considerations add anything to the approval of our consciences?
The Irrational Knot / Being the Second Novel of His Nonage
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I spit upon all the worldly considerations which pass muster with people like you!
The Fallen Leaves
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A momentary glow of enthusiasm had raised him, as he said, above all worldly considerations.
Gibbon
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Preciosa, never inclined to make too much of worldly considerations, now set them aside altogether.
Under the Skylights
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Other occupants of this pulpit might have-hefeared had-allowedworldly considerations to influence and silence them.
Deadham Hard: A Romance
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Dudley Sowerby's defection was hinted at and accounted for, by the worldly test of worldly considerations.
One of Our Conquerors — Volume 4
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They had a favourable opinion of the Gospel, but worldly considerations made them unwilling to own it.
Evidences of Christianity
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Letty Tew certainly thought otherwise, but was not Letty's own heart too exclusively occupied by worldly considerations?
Demos
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But in his official room in the House of Commons more stern and worldly considerations had to prevail.
The Fortunate Youth
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Thus, human interest, and worldly considerations, made the knowledge of the truth serve only to their greater condemnation.
The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volume...
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Obey worldly considerations, obey pride, obey those that prompt you against your heart's prompting, and you do sin.
Moon-Face, and Other Stories
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