Citations:reports


 * 1678 — John Bunyan. The Pilgrim's Progress.
 * Well, my brother, I am bound to believe you; not only because you say you know him, but also because, like a Christian, you make your reports of men.
 * Since you are ready to take up reports and to judge so rashly as you do, I cannot but conclude you are some peevish or melancholy man, not fit to be discoursed with; and so adieu.


 * 1813 — Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
 * "I can readily believe," answered he gravely, "that reports may vary greatly with respect to me; and I could wish, Miss Bennet, that you were not to sketch my character at the present moment, as there is reason to fear that the performance would reflect no credit on either."