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For those who preferred the compact and medium-sized auto, it was already producing Anglias, Consuls and Prefects; for bigger-car buyers, it was manufacturing Zephyrs and Zodiacs.

From Time Magazine Archive

From his office in the Palazzo Chigi, Italian Foreign Office, Benito telephoned to the Prefects all over Italy, told them that he would hold them personally responsible for any 'disturbance that might occur.

From Time Magazine Archive

Prefects have different responsibilities, and the newest prefects have the least desirable chores.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Prefects were responsible for preventing disputes, not provoking them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

"The Chamberlains, the Prefects of the palace, Ministers, Masters of the Horse—" The Duke.

From L'Aiglon by Rostand, Edmond