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Examples
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"H'm, " said the Inspector, doubting all this very much.
Separate Douglas Light 2010
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“H'm!” said Marya Timofyevna, looking at him intently.
The Possessed 2003
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"H'm," said Tommy, rather at a loss how to proceed.
Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984
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"H'm, yeah, sometimes I feel trapped myself," Scobie admitted.
Explorations ANDERSON, Poul 1981
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"H'm -- slipped ligature, I suppose -- looks like an inter cranial pressure too ..."
Tulips For Augusta Neels, Betty 1971
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'H'm ...' rejoined Bormenthal with interest, turning gently pink from the soup and the wine.
The Heart Of A Dog Bulgakov, Mikhail, 1891-1940 1968
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'H'm,' grunted Philip Philipovich, preoccupied as he stared into the pupils of his visitor's eyes.
The Heart Of A Dog Bulgakov, Mikhail, 1891-1940 1968
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She examined it and said, "H'm -- like enough de bank's bu'sted."
Pudd'nhead Wilson 1955
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"H'm, h'm," said Fledge, speaking with his mouth full.
The Magician's Nephew Lewis, C. S. 1955
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'H'm!, said Davies;' will he be back soon, do you think? '
The Riddle of the Sands Childers, Erskine, 1870-1922 1955
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