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guv

[guhv] / gʌv /


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Ofqual's defence to all of this, according to Mr Halfon, could be summed up as: "Not me, guv."

From BBC Sep. 12, 2020

“I went to high school with GOP guv candidate @BrianKempGA,” Davis wrote in the now-deleted tweet.

From Fox News Dec. 22, 2018

Lest that sound like our guv is just another face in the crowd, consider this: Cillizza put Inslee in the second of four “tiers” — the first tier being most likely to clinch the nomination.

From Seattle Times May 2, 2017

Yet somewhere in my marrow I know that this is just a vain attempt to exculpate myself – it wasn't me, guv.

From The Guardian Nov. 30, 2012

On hearing of my problem, the man without hesitation came out to the Ford, opened the bonnet and informed me after barely a few seconds' inspection: 'Water, guv.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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