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Examples
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With lead roles played by head-girl Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant in classic floppy-haired, shy-but-charming mode?
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Not even the most grudging misogynist could fail to admire the staggering commitment of Maggie Alphonsi, the whole-hearted efforts of Sophie Hemming and Jo McGilchrist, and the head-girl authority of Spencer.
England rue missed chances as New Zealand win fourth World Cup running Robert Kitson at The Stoop 2010
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Her killjoy mannerisms suggest a head-girl scolding trouble-makers for pillow-fighting after lights out.
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Her killjoy mannerisms suggest a head-girl scolding trouble-makers for pillow-fighting after lights out.
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And yet she wasn't even in the running for the position of head-girl!
The Second Form at Malory Towers Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1970
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"I am sure you all want to know who has been chosen for head-girl this term," she said.
The Second Form at Malory Towers Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1970
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I've disliked you because you were head-girl instead of me this term, Sally.
The Second Form at Malory Towers Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1970
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Settling In On the first day of the term Miss Parker announced who the head-girl of the form was to be.
The Second Form at Malory Towers Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1970
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She would be completely fair and just as head-girl of the form, and she wouldn't stand any nonsense.
The Second Form at Malory Towers Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1970
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So she snapped at Sally, and the head-girl, surprised and hurt, said no more.
The Second Form at Malory Towers Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1970
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