porter
Example Sentences
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The boys hung on to the hem of Ba’s jacket as we plowed through the mob thick with porters and travelers towing suitcases.
From Literature
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Instead of answering he extends his own hand to the porter, producing enough money for two tickets.
From Literature
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As well as questioning prime ministers, senior officials and scientists, it has heard from individuals directly affected including porters, cleaners, care workers and nurses in Covid wards.
From BBC
The award covers around 1.5 million health staff, from nurses and midwives to physios and porters – the entire workforce apart from doctors, dentists and senior managers.
From BBC
I have met a few porters and ticket sellers, but so far no conductors.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.