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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But he did indeed run a patsy against Stratton in 1956.
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He usually plays older brothers, blushing patsies, jumpy sidekicks, all-smiles Ivy Leaguers.
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In fact, the original patsy dropped out because of a scandal and was replaced by an even softer patsy.
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Others, especially politicians, say Daley promised Stratton that he would run a patsy against him in 1956.
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She was the victim of love: sticker and patsy for her own sloppy heart.
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They looked at him miserably-another patsy for the collection.