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It was claimed that townsmen wanted to spare Alice Bailey from testifying in court.

From Washington Post Oct. 26, 2021

Hayes, like his L.A. townsmen, was a Southern sympathizer.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 9, 2021

Like other English monarchs, Elizabeth shared power with Parliament, a legislature that included the House of Lords for nobles and bishops and the House of Commons for members chosen by townsmen and rural landowners.

From Textbooks Jan. 18, 2018

“I see young men, my townsmen, whose misfortune is to have inherited farms, houses, barns, cattle, and farming tools; for these are more easily acquired than got rid of.”

From The Guardian Apr. 24, 2017

Even today, two townsmen stand on either side of the opening, night and day, taking eight-hour shifts.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman