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Examples
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"We have women and children on board!" he called ashore.
Sharpe's Devil Cornwell, Bernard 1992
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"I offered them two dollars, " Elly called ashore.
Centennial Michener, James 1974
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In fact, I for one, would much prefer staying aboard if it were possible to get word ashore.
A Voyage with Captain Dynamite Charles Edward Rich
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Benny's sister was coming down from Boston with some friends and -- oh, it was simply imperative that he get some word ashore.
The Ne'er-Do-Well Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913
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I could begin to see him pilotin 'this craft after I was called ashore.
The Portygee Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907
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I was told distinctly not to let you off without his orders -- not even to allow you to send any word ashore. "
The Purchase Price Emerson Hough 1890
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