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  • I catch a glimpse of his profile: sharp, pointed nose, high cheekbones, crystal blue eyes, and that mop of thick dark hair combed straightback in a mock pompadour.

    Belfast Diaries 2008

  • I catch a glimpse of his profile: sharp, pointed nose, high cheekbones, crystal blue eyes, and that mop of thick dark hair combed straightback in a mock pompadour.

    Belfast Diaries 2008

  • Four of us generally make it our business to spend pretty much all our time except the time when we are required to sit in straightback chairs listening to speakers eating and drinking, or looking for things to eat and drink.

    Food Out Lindy 2008

  • Chris is due to be Saran wrapped to a straightback chair and have "Atlanta Nights" read aloud in its entirety with NO hope of escape before being freed.

    Spawn de la Snark Miss Snark 2006

  • Burt asked, taking one of the straightback chairs she showed them.

    Deuces Wild Dusty Richards 2004

  • He took a seat in the straightback chair, positioned behind her and to the right.

    Florida Getaway Max Allan Collins 2003

  • He took a seat in the straightback chair, positioned behind her and to the right.

    Florida Getaway Max Allan Collins 2003

  • He took a seat in the straightback chair, positioned behind her and to the right.

    Florida Getaway Max Allan Collins 2003

  • He took a seat in the straightback chair, positioned behind her and to the right.

    Florida Getaway Max Allan Collins 2003

  • The skells, miscreants, and marks that made up their clientele sat in hard straightback metal chairs bolted to the floor, to prevent their use as weapons.

    Double Dealer: Crime Scene Investigation Max Allan Collins 2002

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