Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9951 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

examin'dexamined

Apostrophes added or expanded, mostly possessives: gods → god's. Approve one at a time: some places are plurals.

Puritas changed it: 256 times in 139 works
Consistency: 85.6% (256 of 299)
Reach if approved: ~314 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: examined
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 299 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (256 changes in 139 works, 85.6% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 256)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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… certainty of the Words of Truth may be Receiv'd; For the more They are examin'dexamined, the more evident their Truth will be; And least, (the Things being indeed ſo …
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… certainty of the Words of Truth may be Receiv'd; For the more They are examin'dexamined, the more evident their Truth will be; And least, (the Things being indeed ſo …
Thomas Beverley · The Kingdom of Jesus Christ Entering at 1697 · Open in the reader
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… muſt all be layd aſide when the matter delivered and aſſerted, comes to be examin'dexamined and layd in the ballance. Believe what is ſaid becauſe you judge it true …
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… muſt all be layd aſide when the matter delivered and aſſerted, comes to be examin'dexamined and layd in the ballance. Believe what is ſaid becauſe you judge it true …
Joseph Caryl · Exposition of Job 32-24 · p. 67 · Open in the reader
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… get the Kingdom of Glory. What need we more witneſſes ſaid the Judges that examin'dexamined them, their heads are forfeit, for by their own confeſſion they ſeek the Kingdom …
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… get the Kingdom of Glory. What need we more witneſſes ſaid the Judges that examin'dexamined them, their heads are forfeit, for by their own confeſſion they ſeek the Kingdom …
John Hacket · A Century of Sermons · p. 972 · Open in the reader
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… and a Rule according whereto the matters to be accounted for, were to be examin'dexamined and judg'd of.
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… and a Rule according whereto the matters to be accounted for, were to be examin'dexamined and judg'd of.
John Howe · Funeral Sermon for Richard Fairclough · p. 19 · Open in the reader
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When all is examin'dexamined, 'twill be found to be no other, but the mind of man under the …
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When all is examin'dexamined, 'twill be found to be no other, but the mind of man under the …
Robert Leighton · Practical Commentary of 1 Peter Volume 2 · p. 161 · Open in the reader
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… hindrance, which with her whole Houſhold ſhe might freely exerciſe. And moreover, that if examin'dexamined it were found the better, he would imbrace it. An. Dom. 625 Theſe ingenuous offers …
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… hindrance, which with her whole Houſhold ſhe might freely exerciſe. And moreover, that if examin'dexamined it were found the better, he would imbrace it. An. Dom. 625 Theſe ingenuous offers …
John Milton · The History of Britain · p. 137 · Open in the reader
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… by Presbyters vindicated. His account of Apoſtles and Prophets examin'dexamined (5.) His inſtance from Acts 14.13. examin'dexamined. (6.) Acts 19.6, 7. conſider'd. (7.) 1 Cor. 5.3, 4, 5. vindicated. (8.) 1 Tim. 4.14. For Ordination by Presbyters, vindicated. Dr. Owen defended. The …
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… by Presbyters vindicated. His account of Apoſtles and Prophets examin'dexamined (5.) His inſtance from Acts 14.13. examin'dexamined. (6.) Acts 19.6, 7. conſider'd. (7.) 1 Cor. 5.3, 4, 5. vindicated. (8.) 1 Tim. 4.14. For Ordination by Presbyters, vindicated. Dr. Owen defended. The …
James Owen · Defense of Scripture Ordination · p. 45 · Open in the reader
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… imaginations, tho in nothing material, yet in some particulars which he should have better examin'dexamined; especially diverse of the Act Lectures, which being upon the same head, the thred …
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… imaginations, tho in nothing material, yet in some particulars which he should have better examin'dexamined; especially diverse of the Act Lectures, which being upon the same head, the thred …
Richard Allestree · Forty Sermons · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (43)

21 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 20 are listed here. 22 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Life and Death of Philip Henry A26780

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… very pious good Woman) and that sometimes at his Mothers Request, Mr. Henry had Examin'dExamined him in his Learning, when he was a School-Boy, and had commended his …
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… very pious good Woman) and that sometimes at his Mothers Request, Mr. Henry had Examin'dExamined him in his Learning, when he was a School-Boy, and had commended his …
Matthew Henry · Life and Death of Philip Henry · p. 152 · Open in the reader

A Breviary of All the Greatest Persecutions A28159

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Examin'dExamined and condemn'd muſt both partake
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Examin'dExamined and condemn'd muſt both partake
Nicolas Billingsley · A Breviary of All the Greatest Persecutions · p. 85 · Open in the reader

A Fresh Antidote Against Neonomian Bane A32758

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… Rom. 3.21, 22. examin'dexamined. §. 13. Rom. 10.3. §. 14. Mr. H. Explication of Rom. 10.4. examin'dexamined. §. 15. Mr. H. Explication of 2 Cor. 5.21. Examin'dExamined. And §. 16. What he further faith on the Place examin'dexamined.
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… Rom. 3.21, 22. examin'dexamined. §. 13. Rom. 10.3. §. 14. Mr. H. Explication of Rom. 10.4. examin'dexamined. §. 15. Mr. H. Explication of 2 Cor. 5.21. Examin'dExamined. And §. 16. What he further faith on the Place examin'dexamined.
Isaac Chauncy · A Fresh Antidote Against Neonomian Bane · p. 115 · Open in the reader

The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist in All Ages A33378

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CHAP. I. MR. Arnaud's firſt proof, taken from Cerularius his ſilence, Examin'dExamined. The reſt of his illuſions diſcovered 241
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CHAP. I. MR. Arnaud's firſt proof, taken from Cerularius his ſilence, Examin'dExamined. The reſt of his illuſions diſcovered 241
Jean Claude · The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist in All Ages · Open in the reader
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Mr. Arnaud's Proceedings Conſider'd. His unjuſt Reproaches alſo Examin'dExamined.
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Mr. Arnaud's Proceedings Conſider'd. His unjuſt Reproaches alſo Examin'dExamined.
Jean Claude · The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist in All Ages · p. 131 · Open in the reader
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… of Mr. Arnaud's 9th. Book, which has for its title, The Machins of Preparation Examin'dExamined, will find therein a prodigious profuſion of words, much heat and vehement declamations, but …
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… of Mr. Arnaud's 9th. Book, which has for its title, The Machins of Preparation Examin'dExamined, will find therein a prodigious profuſion of words, much heat and vehement declamations, but …
Jean Claude · The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist in All Ages · p. 167 · Open in the reader
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… Objections againſt what he calls the Machins of Mollification, and the Machins of Execution Examin'dExamined. The ſtate of the Twelfth Century.
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… Objections againſt what he calls the Machins of Mollification, and the Machins of Execution Examin'dExamined. The ſtate of the Twelfth Century.
Jean Claude · The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist in All Ages · p. 172 · Open in the reader
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Mr. Arnaud's Objections againſt what he terms Machins of Forgetfulneſs, Examin'dExamined. The Examples of the inſenſible Changes alledg'd in anſwer to the Perpetuity, Defended.
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Mr. Arnaud's Objections againſt what he terms Machins of Forgetfulneſs, Examin'dExamined. The Examples of the inſenſible Changes alledg'd in anſwer to the Perpetuity, Defended.
Jean Claude · The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist in All Ages · p. 188 · Open in the reader

A Memorial Offered to John Williams A43532

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… laid aſide, and new Ones from France roſe up in their Room; which being Examin'dExamined, it could not appear that they did portend any Comfort to the Recuperation of …
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… laid aſide, and new Ones from France roſe up in their Room; which being Examin'dExamined, it could not appear that they did portend any Comfort to the Recuperation of …
John Hacket · A Memorial Offered to John Williams · p. 208 · Open in the reader

Further Vindication of the Dissenters A53659

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… Diſſenters have ſecretly contributed to the Corruption of this Place; that had not he Examin'dExamined the Errata of the Preſs more out of ill Will to the Diſſenters, than …
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… Diſſenters have ſecretly contributed to the Corruption of this Place; that had not he Examin'dExamined the Errata of the Preſs more out of ill Will to the Diſſenters, than …
James Owen · Further Vindication of the Dissenters · p. 10 · Open in the reader

Answer to Lockes Second Letter A61523

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The Council of Trent Examin'dExamined and Disprov'd by Catholick Tradition, in the main Points in Controversie between Us and …
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The Council of Trent Examin'dExamined and Disprov'd by Catholick Tradition, in the main Points in Controversie between Us and …
Edward Stillingfleet · Answer to Lockes Second Letter · Open in the reader

The Council of Trent Examined and Disproved A61532

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THE Council of Trent EXAMIN'DEXAMINED and DISPROV'D BY Catholick Tradition. In the main Points in Controversie between Us and …
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THE Council of Trent EXAMIN'DEXAMINED and DISPROV'D BY Catholick Tradition. In the main Points in Controversie between Us and …
Edward Stillingfleet · The Council of Trent Examined and Disproved · Open in the reader
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… I find in a Book newly Published, with this Title, The Council of Trent Examin'dExamined and Disprov'd by Catholick Tradition, that for 15 Pages together Dr. St. labours to prove …
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… I find in a Book newly Published, with this Title, The Council of Trent Examin'dExamined and Disprov'd by Catholick Tradition, that for 15 Pages together Dr. St. labours to prove …
Edward Stillingfleet · The Council of Trent Examined and Disproved · p. 150 · Open in the reader

Concerning Bonds of Resignation of Benefices in Point of Law A61536

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… than to bring this secret Practice into open View, and to have it fairly Examin'dExamined and Discussed. For, while it is managed in this manner, there is not only …
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… than to bring this secret Practice into open View, and to have it fairly Examin'dExamined and Discussed. For, while it is managed in this manner, there is not only …
Edward Stillingfleet · Concerning Bonds of Resignation of Benefices in Point of Law · p. vij · Open in the reader
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… is to Enquire into a Case, too commonly Practised among us, and too little Examin'dExamined; which is concerning Bonds of Resignation given by Clergymen to Patrons in order to …
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… is to Enquire into a Case, too commonly Practised among us, and too little Examin'dExamined; which is concerning Bonds of Resignation given by Clergymen to Patrons in order to …
Edward Stillingfleet · Concerning Bonds of Resignation of Benefices in Point of Law · p. 1 · Open in the reader
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The Council of Trent Examin'dExamined and Disprov'd by Catholick Tradition, in the main points in Controversie between Us and …
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The Council of Trent Examin'dExamined and Disprov'd by Catholick Tradition, in the main points in Controversie between Us and …
Edward Stillingfleet · Concerning Bonds of Resignation of Benefices in Point of Law · Open in the reader

Concerning Certainty of Faith A61545

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THe Title of Catholick Letters Examin'dExamined Page 1
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THe Title of Catholick Letters Examin'dExamined Page 1
Edward Stillingfleet · Concerning Certainty of Faith · Open in the reader

Vindication of the Doctrine of the Trinity A61548

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2. That therefore is the next thing to be carefully Examin'dExamined, whether Mysteries of Faith, or Matters of Revelation above our Reason, are to be …
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2. That therefore is the next thing to be carefully Examin'dExamined, whether Mysteries of Faith, or Matters of Revelation above our Reason, are to be …
Edward Stillingfleet · Vindication of the Doctrine of the Trinity · p. 262 · Open in the reader
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But we must not be frighted with this bold Conclusion, till we have Examin'dExamined his Premises; and then we shall find, that some who are not great Readers …
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But we must not be frighted with this bold Conclusion, till we have Examin'dExamined his Premises; and then we shall find, that some who are not great Readers …
Edward Stillingfleet · Vindication of the Doctrine of the Trinity · p. 266 · Open in the reader

Poems A69225

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Examin'dExamined, meaſure of all Symmetree,
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Examin'dExamined, meaſure of all Symmetree,
John Donne · Poems · p. 246 · Open in the reader