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Examples
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But the Squire and Baronet continued their mirth far longer than decorum allowed, flinging themselves back in their chairs, with their hands thrust into their side-pockets, and their mouths expanded with unrestrained enjoyment, until the sufferer, angry, disconcerted, and endeavouring to look scornful, incurred another general burst of laughter on all hands.
Saint Ronan's Well 2008
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Into the side-pockets of this coat were thrust bundles of papers, and under one arm was carried a queer-looking stick.
The Man of Property 2004
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He stood erect, his hands in his side-pockets, his pipe puffing slowly.
Main Street 2004
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He took out the pins that held together the side-pockets of his long green overcoat, stuck them into his sleeve, and politely handed her a paper.
Madame Bovary 2003
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The lean young man in a long overcoat, who was to give a special display of intricate club swinging, stood near watching with interest, his silver-coated clubs peeping out of his deep side-pockets.
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How characterless they looked: Shuley without his deep unbuttoned collar, Ennis without his scarlet belt with the snaky clasp, and Connolly without his Norfolk coat with the flapless side-pockets!
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In the middle of the vestry a young jesuit, who was then on a visit to the college, stood rocking himself rhythmically from the tips of his toes to his heels and back again, his hands thrust well forward into his side-pockets.
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He took a turn up and down the room, with his hands in the side-pockets of the long, loose, shapeless coat which he habitually wore.
No Name 2003
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He produced four candle-butts from the side-pockets of his soutane and placed them deftly among the coals and twisted papers.
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His hands were in his side-pockets and his trousers were tucked in at the knees by elastic bands.
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