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That's a question that's probably crossed the minds of Tiger Woods, David Letterman, Jesse James and now David Boreanaz in the past few months as each has, err, mounted his own PR offensive to combat up-jumped mistresses -- women who seemingly have Gloria Allred on speed dial and will sell their stories to the highest bidding tabloid without compunction.
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Albric had never liked him, calling him an up-jumped mercenary with the honor of an alley cat.
THE RIVER KINGS’ ROAD Liane Merciel 2010
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"Of all the swivel-eyed, up-jumped, cross-grained, sons of a cock-eyed tinker," exclaimed Bill, boiling with rage.
The Magic Pudding Being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and His Friends Bill Barnacle & Sam Sawnoff Norman Lindsay 1924
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'Of all the swivel-eyed, up-jumped, cross-grained, sons of a cock-eyed tinker,' exclaimed Bill, boiling with rage.
The Magic Pudding Norman Lindsay 1924
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