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Examples

  • The other show-people looked silently at the walls and scuffed shoes.

    The Wizard Of Karres Lackey, Mercedes 2004

  • The first night at a new place was always a sort of refreshment to the jaded show-people.

    Wilton School or, Harry Campbell's Revenge Fred E. Weatherly

  • Once more he was in his rightful position; he was with his father, an outcast no more; no longer dependent on the doubtful fortunes of two show-people.

    Wilton School or, Harry Campbell's Revenge Fred E. Weatherly

  • Only, show-people ain't got any false modesty that way.

    From Place to Place 1910

  • I don't hold with idle show-people, parading round, I don't, myself.

    The Lost Girl 1907

  • Most of the show-people had been up all night, taking their shows to pieces, and packing everything up.

    A Peep Behind the Scenes O. F. Walton 1894

  • The sun had risen some time, and the show-people were beginning to stir; the fishing-boats were once more coming home, and the breakers were rolling on the shore.

    A Peep Behind the Scenes O. F. Walton 1894

  • Augustus met them as they came upon the common which was apportioned to the show-people.

    A Peep Behind the Scenes O. F. Walton 1894

  • In the morning, as her mother was sleeping quietly, she stole out on the shore and wandered about amongst the rocks before the rest of the show-people were awake.

    A Peep Behind the Scenes O. F. Walton 1894

  • There were several other fairs drawing near, at which the show-people had taken ground; so they worked away as those who had no time to lose.

    A Peep Behind the Scenes O. F. Walton 1894

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