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  • The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul was dedicated to Jane Belson, a barrister and Douglas's long-term companion.

    Don't Panic Gaiman, Neil 1993

  • That was the kind of female he wanted for a long-term companion.

    Out of Phaze Anthony, Piers 1987

  • That was the kind of female he wanted for a long-term companion.

    Out of Phaze Anthony, Piers 1987

  • "Why arn't you frightened?" said Jack, after a good long stare at the biscuit-nibbler, as he called his companion.

    The Powder Monkey George Manville Fenn 1870

  • He lowered the sails, and had made everything snug on board before he called his companion.

    Fighting for the Right Oliver Optic 1859

  • But they can also use this power if the property is home to a former carer, a more distant relative or a long-term companion.

    Home | Mail Online 2009

  • The former First Lady, who was married to the President for 52 years, admits she still struggles to cope with the loss of her long-term companion.

    Home | Mail Online 2009

  • He bases it on one phrase from the gospel of Phillip, a word called companion.

    CNN Transcript May 14, 2006 2006

  • Immediately however as she sensed my presence, she would spring to her feet and I found the same natural happy creature that I delighted to call my companion.

    Paula the Waldensian Eva Lecomte

  • He was slow in advancing, however, and Mitchell glided rapidly across the thicket, where a moment later his excited hiss called his companion.

    Ways of Wood Folk William Joseph Long 1909

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