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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Ah, yes, the lady prioress was also preparing herself.
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In the new order, however, the prioress was the superior of both houses.
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Praise be, the lady prioress had no light or candle there.
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The prioress may have been a lady but she welcomed my rough embraces with groans and shrieks of pleasure.
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The prioress seemed to regard my master as her chief concern.
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The prioress , lips pursed tight, hurried out and we followed.
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The lady prioress would deny the charge, and call in the sheriff or some local justice she has in her power.