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Examples
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I was glad to get rid on 'im; the p'lice would' ave bin the next thing,
Hunter's Marjory A Story for Girls Margaret Bruce Clarke
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"I don't think she ought to patternize the justice of the p'lice," replied Peace, limping over to the long table where they were all at work, "I'd just be married here at the hospital and fool 'em all."
Heart of Gold Ruth Alberta Brown
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I should think the p'lice would have certain streets for the nautomobiles and cars to go on instead of letting 'em all jumble up that way.
At the Little Brown House Ruth Alberta Brown
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We made a triumphant departure from Carlow, preceded down to the station by the band of the N.V. We were told off to prevent anybody entering the station, but all the men entered magnificently, saying they were volunteers, and the women and children rushed us with the victorious cry, "We've downed the p'lice."
Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson
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Drunk or sober I bars the blasted p'lice, but if you like to tell 'em I'll put you on somethink worth tellin '.
Tales of Chinatown Sax Rohmer 1921
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"Hon'lable p'lice patrol come 'long plenty soon," murmured Sin Sin Wa.
Dope Sax Rohmer 1921
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"Number one p'lice chop, lo!" croaked the raven, following this remark with the police-whistle imitation.
Dope Sax Rohmer 1921
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"Seen the p'lice out your way?" he asked presently, after the weather, the crops, and the dullness of business had been exhausted as topics.
A Little Bush Maid Mary Grant Bruce 1918
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You ought t 'known better; th' p'lice couldn't hold me, they never will.
The Definite Object A Romance of New York Jeffery Farnol 1915
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I reckon 'e may just as well be in any other districk as this – I s'pose the poor p'lice must say' e's somewheres!
A Little Bush Maid 1910
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