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Examples

  • "Ahem," Shalkan said from his usual observation point across the clearing.

    Tran Siberian Michael J. Solender 2010

  • "Ahem," said Jenny dryly, with a look at her brother and a matching one at her son.

    Sick Cycle Carousel 2010

  • Holly, she is a keeper for sure : Love your little "Ahem" before the adorable last picture...

    Nothing Gets Past Me. Maybe. Holly 2008

  • It all came together when you wrote "Ahem" and disclosed what they were wearing.

    More Than I Wanted to Know Holly 2007

  • "Ahem, " I said, giving him a meaningful look as he lowered the jug.

    A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005

  • "Ahem," Khorii said, clearing her throat and trying not to roll her eyes.

    First Warning McCaffrey, Anne 2005

  • "Ahem," Shalkan said from his usual observation point across the clearing.

    The Outstretched Shadow 2003

  • "Ahem," Gilthanas politely coughed after a moment.

    The Day of the Tempest Rabe, Jean 1997

  • An hour later we were all back at work, when apropos of nothing, Bug said, "Ahem," called our attention, and announced that he's gay.

    Microserfs Coupland, Douglas 1995

  • "Ahem -" interrupts the thin-faced mercenary, lifting a document case bearing their warrants and right-of-passage.

    The Towers of the Sunset Modesitt, L. E. 1992

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