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However, in the past weeks, he has been terrified by the cat-calls and whistles of women on the street, who also yell out "Ya, Habibi" an Arabic term of endearment for a male person when he walks by.
Jalees Rehman, M.D.: "Arab Spring": Egyptian Women Are Now Harassing Men M.D. Jalees Rehman 2011
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His effort was applauded by groans and cat-calls, and she noticed with indignation that nobody stopped smoking.
Chapter 4 2010
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After just two minutes of play, Beck replaced the club captain and Imps record-appearance holder Grant Brown - a central defender - with the enigmatic and speedy midfielder Steve Brown, to the cat-calls of a bemused home support.
At which grounds can you watch football for free? | The Knowledge 2011
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After two minutes of play, Beck replaced the club captain and Imps record-appearance holder Grant Brown, a central defender, with the enigmatic and speedy midfielder Steve Brown, to the cat-calls of a bemused home support.
Does Robbie Savage stand a chance in Strictly Come Dancing? 2011
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The crowd broke out singing the national anthem in regular intervals and directed cat-calls to undercover security agents who scrambled across rooftops to record the faces of those who had gathered in the streets.
Tunisians Oust President Margaret Coker 2011
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However, in the past weeks, he has been terrified by the cat-calls and whistles of women on the street, who also yell out "Ya, Habibi" an Arabic term of endearment for a male person when he walks by.
Jalees Rehman, M.D.: "Arab Spring": Egyptian Women Are Now Harassing Men M.D. Jalees Rehman 2011
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New York cat-calls, middle fingers, learn to fuckin drive! goes the night.
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Haynesworth walked by fans lined up for autographs, both cheers and cat-calls following him back to the locker room.
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She is a motivational speaker for middle school kids, and despite the taunting cat-calls she receives at school, she stays true to her vow.
Teeth (2008) 2010
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The umpire, Kim Craven, issued an obscenity violation penalty and, when Hanescu went 3-0 down after two more foot faults, the Romanian went to the net, shook hands with Brands and left the court, with cat-calls ringing in his ears.
Wimbledon 2010: Police make four arrests after Victor Hanescu forfeits 2010
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