Her favorite opening is an in medias res that thrusts readers into the heart of the conflict.

He's a dyed in the wool traditionalist who refuses to use smartphones.

The late-night phone-in drew callers from across the country eager to share their stories.

During the case-in-chief, the prosecutor called multiple witnesses to establish the defendant's motive and opportunity.

Discovering the leak felt like a stab in the back after all the trust we'd built.

The small startup winning the patent case was a real one in the eye for the industry giants who had dismissed its chances.

During the argument, I felt like a pig in the middle, trying to keep both friends from shouting at each other.

Bring a small multi-tool; it could come in handy during the hike.

In point of fact, the committee decided to postpone the event until next month.

The board members will vote in a new chairperson at tomorrow's meeting.