Holy Joe
Example Sentences
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His father, a fiery Methodist known as "Holy Joe," used to tell him: "When I take a thing to prayer, I always succeed."
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Holy Joe was a complete bear, even in his dealings with heaven.
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Under Senator "Holy Joe" Bailey's skillful direction it was polite and to the point.
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Such frivolities would no doubt have stirred the lightnings in Arthur's father, terrible-tempered "Holy Joe" Rank.
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I found Newman in the port foc'sle, talking to Holy Joe.
From The Blood Ship by Springer, Norman