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  • “The film was great—I was laughing so hard that I could hardly hold my turban on my head!” the cleric cut in, cracking a smile.

    Let the Swords Encircle Me Scott Peterson 2010

  • At the time, I was convinced she was saying, “Shoot her in the head!” but later I found out that di di mau actually just means hurry up, and she was totally justified in asking me to do that.

    i know i am, but what are you? SAMANTHA BEE 2010

  • Run your tongue over the head! hit her mind like a blast of heat.

    Kiss of a Demon King Kresley Cole 2009

  • “On my head!” shouted another as if his life depended on it.

    Turning Thirty Mike Gayle 2000

  • Except, of course, that someone was far more likely to yell “Off with his head!” in the comforting knowledge that it would be done.

    Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages Diane Duane with Peter Morwood 2000

  • ‘Oh, well, when once you get an idea into your head!…

    Chapter XV. Part I 1917

  • We need another election like I need another hole in my head!....and $350 million of taxpayers...

    Thestar.com - Home Page Tonda MacCharles 2011

  • I needed a break from their usual “You’re a poopy head!” shouts at one another.

    As Husbands Go Susan Isaacs 2010

  • I needed a break from their usual “You’re a poopy head!” shouts at one another.

    As Husbands Go Susan Isaacs 2010

  • “Where’s your head!” he shouted before peeling out.

    Georgia’s Kitchen Jenny Nelson 2010

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