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Examples
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"Ahem," Shalkan said from his usual observation point across the clearing.
Tran Siberian Michael J. Solender 2010
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"Ahem," said Jenny dryly, with a look at her brother and a matching one at her son.
Sick Cycle Carousel 2010
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Holly, she is a keeper for sure : Love your little "Ahem" before the adorable last picture...
Nothing Gets Past Me. Maybe. Holly 2008
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It all came together when you wrote "Ahem" and disclosed what they were wearing.
More Than I Wanted to Know Holly 2007
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"Ahem, " I said, giving him a meaningful look as he lowered the jug.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005
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"Ahem," Khorii said, clearing her throat and trying not to roll her eyes.
First Warning McCaffrey, Anne 2005
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"Ahem," Shalkan said from his usual observation point across the clearing.
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"Ahem," Gilthanas politely coughed after a moment.
The Day of the Tempest Rabe, Jean 1997
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An hour later we were all back at work, when apropos of nothing, Bug said, "Ahem," called our attention, and announced that he's gay.
Microserfs Coupland, Douglas 1995
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"Ahem -" interrupts the thin-faced mercenary, lifting a document case bearing their warrants and right-of-passage.
The Towers of the Sunset Modesitt, L. E. 1992
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