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  • He picked up the letter Q and hurled it into a distant pivet bush where it hit a young rabbit.

    The Restaurant at the End of the Universe Adams, Douglas, 1952- 1980

  • The only moral it is possible to draw from this story is that one should never throw the letter Q into a pivet bush, but unfortunately there are times when it is unavoidable.

    The Restaurant at the End of the Universe Adams, Douglas, 1952- 1980

  • I desired him to wait on her the next day at the time the doctor paid his visit; and instructed pivet to ask the doctor, in her presence, what he thought of her case, and to report his answer fairly to her; for I was resolved not to let her imagine that she imposed on me.

    Memoirs of Miss Sidney Bidulph 1767

  • Actually, now that I think of it, since I'm just at home where no one can see me, I could put as many music stands as I want in a circle around me and just pivet on my stool.

    Mandolin Cafe News 2009

  • Actually, now that I think of it, since I'm just at home where no one can see me, I could put as many music stands as I want in a circle around me and just pivet on my stool.

    Mandolin Cafe News 2009

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