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1 There was a spatter of applause and then the band swung into
2 There was a spatter of insincere applause from the stalls, echoed in the dress-circle.
3 There was a spatter of applause, and Lady Wetherby rose.
4 Looking to the left of him, there was a spatter pattern that didn't line up.
5 She missed, but there was a spatter of applause.
6 Around it on the white linen there was a spatter and splash of mustard and water.
7 There was the lead, intact as expected, but the inside of the box was a spattered mess.
8 And you'll stay in charge of Broderick.' There was a spatter of rain at the window and Maleverer looked out irritably.
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