countinghouse

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But many a Yankee countinghouse was foreclosed, many a proud harpooner sent back to the plow.

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Libya's ancient King Idris emerged from his countinghouse long enough to dispatch soldiers to Egypt.

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The surprising success of TV Guide has sent shock waves of concern through many a publisher's countinghouse.

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Its dingy, fourth-floor Manhattan offices resemble a countinghouse out of Charles Dickens.

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My courage failed me at the sight of a countinghouse or shop crowded with men, bartering and contending loudly with one another.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein