Believe it or not, I found a handwritten letter from my great-grandfather in the attic.

I could not hardly believe my eyes when I saw the northern lights.

She kept a drawer full of buttons, screws, old receipts, what-not.

Family members embraced the not guilties as they walked out of the courthouse.

As your supervisor, I must sometimes tell you, do as I say and not as I do, so that you learn the correct procedures even if I make mistakes.

She was not a little surprised when she saw the results.

After hearing about the fraud allegations, I would not touch something with a barge pole that had any connection to that company.

You can sign the contract, but not so fast — let's review the terms together first.

She submitted the budget proposal not a minute too soon, just as the committee was closing submissions.

I'm not by any means an expert on ancient pottery, but I can identify the most common types.