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Examples

  • "I do not believe you will relinquish the title of Praetor so easily."

    Killing Time Della Van Hise 1990

  • But on his part: -- "Praetor," quoth Titus, "thou seest this man is a stranger, and was found unarmed beside the murdered man; thou canst not doubt that he was fain of death for very wretchedness: wherefore discharge him, and let punishment light on me who have merited it."

    The Decameron, Volume II Giovanni Boccaccio 1344

  • He it was that had verily committed the murder, and witting both the men to be innocent of that of which each accused himself, so sore at heart was he by reason of their innocence, that, overborne by an exceeding great compassion, he presented himself before Varro, and: -- "Praetor," quoth he,

    The Decameron, Volume II Giovanni Boccaccio 1344

  • "For the moment, Mister Richardson," Spock said evenly, "the Praetor is our only ally.

    Killing Time Della Van Hise 1990

  • They have been witness to the murder of Praetor Hiren and most of the Senate, the takeover of their government by a Reman force led by a human, and your own seizure of power.

    Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

  • “May I present Praetor Gell Kamemor,” said the proconsul.

    Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

  • Praetor,” he said, and when he received no response, he raised his voice: “Praetor!”

    Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

  • Together, we suffered through the assassination of Praetor Hiren and most of the Romulan Senate.

    Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

  • “Is there anything else with which I can assist you today, Praetor?”

    Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

  • Praetor Kamemor, this is Mister Spock, of the planet Vulcan and the United Federation of Planets, though he is here in no official capacity.”

    Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

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