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Examples
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The other show-people looked silently at the walls and scuffed shoes.
The Wizard Of Karres Lackey, Mercedes 2004
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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
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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
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Only, show-people ain't got any false modesty that way.
From Place to Place 1910
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I don't hold with idle show-people, parading round, I don't, myself.
The Lost Girl 1907
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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