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His death was sudden, and occurred in the Board-room of St. George’s Hospital, on the 16th October, 1793, at the age of 64 years.

From Literary Byways by Andrews, William

This person brought Ginx's Baby into the Board-room, and placed him on the table.

From Ginx's Baby: his birth and other misfortunes; a satire by Jenkins, Edward

On the same afternoon, Crosbie was summoned into the Board-room in the usual way, between two and three.

From The Small House at Allington by Trollope, Anthony

At eleven o'clock the Board-room was opened, and the candidates walked in and seated themselves.

From The Three Clerks by Trollope, Anthony

The foes faced each other, watchful as two wrestlers looking to seize an opening, and the Board-room held its breath.

From Blindfolded by Walcott, Earle Ashley