Sentences with PRESSGANGS
Check out our example sentences below to help you understand the context.Sentences
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"The practice of pressgangs was often seen as a violation of personal freedom."
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"There were many accounts of abuse and mistreatment by pressgangs."
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"The pressgangs operated with the authority of the British government."
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"Some pressgangs used deceptive tactics to trick men into joining the navy."
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"Communities would sometimes try to hide potential recruits to avoid the pressgangs."
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"The actions of pressgangs were often justified as necessary for national defense."
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"The use of pressgangs began to decline in the 19th century."
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"There were cases where pressgangs mistakenly targeted individuals who were not suitable for naval service."
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"The victims of pressgangs often had their basic rights violated."
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"There were instances where pressgangs kidnapped men against their will."
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"The pressgangs targeted unsuspecting men and forced them into naval service."
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"Many sailors dreaded encountering pressgangs while in port."
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"Men who were captured by pressgangs had little choice but to join the navy."
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"The use of pressgangs declined as the British navy adopted voluntary recruitment."
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"The activity of pressgangs was highly controversial and sparked public outcry."
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"Some pressgangs would employ deceptive tactics to lure men into their grasp."
