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Examples
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Pince-nez perched upon his nose and he used a cigarette holder.
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Pince-nez don't really hide the eyes very well, as they're so small.
HH Com 228 (224) Miss Snark 2006
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He had never seen Professor Sprout, Head of the Hufflepuffs, looking so clean; there was not a single patch on her hat, and when they reached the Entrance Hall, they found Madam Pince standing beside Filch, she in a thick black veil that fell to her knees, he in an ancient black suit and tie reek-ing of mothbails.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Rowling, J. K. 2005
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Madam Pince was several shelves away, stamping out a pile cf books for a frantic-looking Hannah Abbott.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003
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'So ... so are you saying ...' whispered Ron, as Madam Pince swept past, squeaking slightly 'that the weapon - the thing You-Know-Who's after - is in the Ministry of Magic?'
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003
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'I can't see Madam Pince being too chuffed with us doing jinxes in the library,' said Harry.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003
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Madam Pince was swooping down on them, her shrivelled face contorted with rage.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003
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Madam Pince had extinguished all the lamps and came to chivvy Harry out of the library.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rowling, J. K. 2000
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Madam Pince, for help - they found nothing whatsoever that would enable Harry to spend an hour underwater and live to tell the tale.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rowling, J. K. 2000
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Madam Pince held the note up to the light, as though determined to detect a forgery, but it passed the test.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Rowling, J. K. 1999
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