The Things They Carried

Devout Christians usually pray in public and swear in private. Remsburg, John B.

Another mainland businessman who spent several days in Taiwan said the election had a profound impact on his understanding of politics. New York Times (Jan 16, 2012)

Somehow, not by my own volition, I was in the group nearest him.

"There should be no ambiguity about that," he said.

Two of these reservoirs are kept full of water at all times as a reserve, and in case of fire. Anonymous

Obama said higher education today is “an economic imperative” instead of a luxury.

In court papers, the reported victim’s lawyers allege an atmosphere of negligence at Penn State and the Second Mile stretching back decades. New York Times (Nov 30, 2011)

Experience had taught him that Jack's "I'll see" invariably ended in acquiescence. Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

Also, cryptic handwritten comments were found in a safe at his home that referred to assassination, investigators said. Seattle Times (Jan 26, 2011)

He shrank from doing so out of a natural prudent reticence; which after all meant only the refraining from putting into words things perfectly understood. Weyman, Stanley John

Treasury, said donations are insufficient to solve the budget deficit.

The old man stopped suddenly, having told all his story in a dull, monotonous voice, with little feeling and no dramatic display. Allen, Grant

While details remain elusive, “there’s an increasing consciousness that this is the only way forward.”

An oppressive silence followed, while each girl looked blankly at her neighbor. Halsey, Rena I.

But just as important are the other intangible qualities: energy, inspiration and that funny bone. Seattle Times (Aug 15, 2012)

There reigned also a deplorable laxity of morals; and the graceful Polish women were very seductive. Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)

A more profound cinematic influence for would-be lawyers, he said, is Atticus Finch, that symbol of moral rectitude in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” New York Times (Oct 21, 2010)

And despite its proximity to Japan, South Korea, with 21 active nuclear reactors, is moving forward on 18 more. New York Times (Jan 12, 2012)

In reclaiming "Flying," Young affirms that for him country music wasn't just another '80s mood swing, but an essential building block of his career.

At the same time, an ordinance was issued forbidding any person to carry out the King's good money or to bring in counterfeit. Shaw, William Arthur

Ironically, the one man on stage who did comport himself with dignity, John Huntsman, is now being dismissed as having not made an impact.

Bad advice, judgments and platitudes are not what Mitch needs right now.

We needed distance and now we can finally have catharsis.” New York Times (Jun 14, 2010)

These animals were being eviscerated and just left there to slowly die, flailing about in the sun. New York Times (Sep 20, 2010)

The numbers present were not precisely ascertainable, as the men were not under discipline, but had turned up of their own accord. Duncan, Sara Jeannette

At a time of global uncertainties, though, consumers are becoming more selective. Reuters (Nov 9, 2011)

I mean a kick in the figurative sense; the one that leaves no trace, and does not prevent us from sitting at our ease. O'Rell, Max

A conscientious objector, he did not enlist in the armed forces during the second world war.

I find it utterly implausible that Google charges sites for placement in its search results, as the EU's inquiry insinuates. Washington Post (Jan 14, 2011)

This is difficult for elderly handicapped men, whose movements are constrained by the dangerous topography.

A conscientious hostess would be very much mortified if she served chicken out of its proper course. Reed, Myrtle

Predatory birds, feeding on fish, insects, and even reptiles, birds, and small quadrupeds. Johns, Rev. C. A.

But in light of Iran’s continued defiance, some, including many in Israel, have argued that military action is the only solution. Washington Post (Nov 8, 2011)

Two of its partners were found guilty of tax evasion in May.

The sites are blacking out to protest controversial anti-piracy legislation in the House and Senate. Forbes (Jan 17, 2012)

Arguments, prayers, entreaties, and warnings do not disturb his serenity in the least. Sue, Eug?ne

This breaks up all monotony, and makes reading thoroughly enjoyable and instructive. Various

Her bewilderment was hardly surprising as she had never competed at an international tournament before.

Every one was looking aloft to where a taut wire was stretched between two post tops. Terhune, Albert Payson