Example Sentences

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At major sporting events, both pick-purses and Yardmen are well represented.

From Time Magazine Archive

Two Scotland Yardmen were deemed enough to guard the Crown jewels, plus 50 blue trunks and pieces of luggage, each lettered in gold, THE KING.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yardmen, conductors, and trainmen must familiarize themselves with these instructions and will not take cars into their trains unless they come within the requirements of these rules and illustrations.

From Railroad Accidents Their Cause and Prevention by Richards, R. C.