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  • This was discovered, for example after an operation that I believe was called crocodile.

    CASTRO ADDRESSES CLOSE OF YOUTH CONGRESS 1982

  • No uniform meaning or pattern name seems to be attached to the designs shown in this specimen, but an incised design on the wooden rim was readily identified as a crocodile.

    The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition Fay-Cooper Cole 1921

  • In the released statement, Choi painted a picture of hot-house desperation and petty brutishness in the embassy, with the families of junior staff members calling the ambassador's wife "crocodile."

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1996

  • Judith, Nancy, and Josephine had separately and independently resolved by hook or by crook to escape the hated morning walk or "crocodile."

    Judy of York Hill Ethel Hume Bennett

  • All the way up the hill I walked beside a "crocodile."

    Trapped in 'Black Russia' Letters June-November 1915 Ruth Pierce

  • "Well, dear, you haven't far to look for as nice a little heathen as you d wish"; and Mrs. Pecq glanced at Boo, who sat on the floor staring hard at them, attracted by the dread word "crocodile."

    Jack And Jill Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 1902

  • "Well, dear, you haven't far to look for as nice a little heathen as you'd wish;" and Mrs. Pecq glanced at Boo, who sat on the floor staring hard at them, attracted by the dread word "crocodile."

    Jack and Jill Louisa May Alcott 1860

  • This is considerably cheaper than the real deal, with average Jimmy Choo shoes costing between £450-495, and up to £2,000 for boots in an exotic skin, such as crocodile.

    The Guardian World News 2009

  • "My enemies have compared me to many obnoxious things, but never till tonight have I been called a crocodile.

    We Two, a novel Edna Lyall 1880

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