a suicidal corporate takeover strategy

It is better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a pig satisfied.

The detective surprised the truth from the waitress.

Volunteers collected donations for the benefit of the handicapped.

My briefcase was nowhere to be found.

He is very reluctant to accept the invitation.

Shoppers crowded the streets.

The university subsidizes part of the conference presentation costs.

We could see nothing but fog.

I hear that you are having an unusually cold winter.