spanner
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He was replaced for one play by true freshman Deuce Spanner, before limping back onto the field.
From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2020
After listening to Davis, Judge Bruce Spanner said he didn’t wish the attorney ill will but that two children in the case will suffer a lifetime of stress, distrust and self-esteem struggles.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2020
There's also Chimp Spanner, which is instrumental – that's one guy called Paul Ortiz who's been doing some great stuff for us over the past few years.
From The Guardian • May 16, 2013
Metz adds, “Before Spanner was revealed, many didn’t even think it was possible.”
From Slate • Jan. 23, 2013
Even Georgie Spanner ceased to scowl under the genial influences of success and Sloman's very decent champagne.
From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel
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