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Rifling through the small room's nooks and crannies brought up plenty of trinkets, bubble baths, spare toilet rolls and... a tube of lubricant left conveniently next to the sink.
The Defective Detective : The Curious Case of the Kilchester Courier Adam Maxwell 2012
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Rifling through my mother Marilyn's closet, a collector of these props, I accidentally pulled out a crocheted belt from the '60s.
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When you see the 5R Rifling stamp on the T/C barrel, you can rest assured that this gun will shoot three round groups of 1 inch or less at 100 yards. [sic]
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Rifling through his wallet, he smiled apologetically.
365 tomorrows » 2009 » March : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2009
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Rifling through a funky set that included bass-heavy grooves like "It's Ice," "NICU" and "The Moma Dance," Phish kicked off its fall tour in improv-laden style.
Colin St. John: Phish Maintains Its Colorado Connection Colin St. John 2010
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Rifling through the memories of Carl and Lena, he had the sense of the two of them whispering in the darkness of train cars, desolate landscapes rushing by outside.
Rogue Oracle 2011
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When you see the 5R Rifling stamp on the T/C barrel, you can rest assured that this gun will shoot three round groups of 1 inch or less at 100 yards. [sic]
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Rifling through the memories of Carl and Lena, he had the sense of the two of them whispering in the darkness of train cars, desolate landscapes rushing by outside.
Rogue Oracle 2011
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Rifling through the pile of documents on his desk, he pulled forth a flat leather wallet.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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Rifling through the Ashley Archive for something Eastery I came across this illustration from an ad. for ICI Terylene Fillings for duvets.
Snuggle Down Peter Ashley 2008
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