Xenocrates
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Phryne and Lais — the most celebrated beauties of their time — both tried, unsuccessfully, to seduce the austere Xenocrates.
From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2018
Xenocrates stood, ending the conversation with, “I’m sorry for your loss.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
They swam to the bottom, where Xenocrates was bubbling out his last bit of air.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
He was the first to see Xenocrates arrive at the party, and watched as he unsuccessfully tried to avoid encounters.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
He put a champagne flute into Xenocrates hand.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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