The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1

John Proctor refused to abjure his innocence, so he was hung by those seeking his false confession.

"The girls were casual school acquaintances who had associated with each other for a brief time," the lawyer said. —Reuters (Jan 14, 2016)

Abigail threatens Mary Warren and Mary cracks under the pressure; Abigail knew she was not an equal adversary.

The first officer was very affable with a sense of humor; he even played a game of basketball with the kids in the neighborhood. —Washington Post (Aug 5, 2015)

I saw a pair of amorous cardinals tussling in a nearby tree; their flirting fit the spring-like weather. —New York Times (Sep 5, 2014)

I was beguiled by the graceful beauty of fish in their every anatomical arrangement and color as I was with them in the water. —US News (Aug 17, 2015)

When Washington spoke of retiring after one term, both men beseeched him to continue. —Time (Feb 15, 2016)

As the first president to address the 54-nation African Union, Mr. Obama chided African leaders who refused to leave office after their terms ended. —Washington Times (Jul 28, 2015)

Lobbyists are always importuning the state for favors. —Washington Post (Jan 5, 2015)

Indeed, I will admit that I expected Hamilton to be portrayed more as lovable rogue than unambiguous hero. —The New Yorker (Feb 5, 2016)

But bored indoor cats, like bored indoor humans, may eat beyond satiety. —New York Times (Dec 5, 1456)

The sheriff said Holloway was stoic- neither angry nor sad- when police arrived, showed no resistance and spoke coherently about what happened. —Time (Dec 21, 2015)