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grave elderly men of respectable appearance
There were two or three grave, elderly men of respectable appearance, apparently tradesmen of some importance, or merchants.
— from The Man-at-Arms; or, Henry De Cerons. Volumes I and II by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

gaunt elderly man of rugged appearance
A gaunt, elderly man of rugged appearance rose from his seat at a writing-table as his guests entered.
— from The Protector by Harold Bindloss

governor every mark of respect and
They showed the new governor every mark of respect and regard that was in their power.
— from Benjamin Franklin by John Torrey Morse


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