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Examples
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Strait-laced, hierarchical IBM is her poster child, as Ms. Davidson describes the virtual workplace that is IBM today—nearly 40% of its workforce now works remotely.
Masters of Distraction Mark Changizi 2011
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Strait-laced women were even found to say that she had expiated her sins.
Gobseck 2007
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Strait-laced women were even found to say that she had expiated her sins.
Gobseck 2007
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Strait-laced Mel would probably only approve of the missionary position.
The Playboy Boss's Chosen Bride Darcy, Emma 2006
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Strait-laced mother must have been struggling to process this unexpected/unwelcome revelation about our sex life and his request was met with a protracted embarrassed silence.
competition time 2004
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Strait-laced mother must have been struggling to process this unexpected/unwelcome revelation about our sex life and his request was met with a protracted embarrassed silence.
exercising restraint 2004
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Strait-laced women were even found to say that she had expiated her sins.
Gobseck Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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EL PASO -- Strait-laced Police Chief Greg Allen has a mean streak or a humorous side, depending on your perspective.
Officer.com: Top News Stories By Gustavo Reveles Acosta 2010
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EL PASO -- Strait-laced Police Chief Greg Allen has a mean streak or a humorous side, depending on your perspective.
Officer.com: Top News Stories By Gustavo Reveles Acosta 2010
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EL PASO -- Strait-laced Police Chief Greg Allen has a mean streak or a humorous side, depending on your perspective.
Officer.com: Top News Stories By Gustavo Reveles Acosta 2010
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