His long, rakish horns are mounted on a pedicle that extends above his head, thus accentuating the droll length of his features.

As he poured water into the coffeemaker, Ben watched several deer grazing ... While the coffeemaker gurgled, Ben remained entranced by the deer.

I quickly followed suit, and descending into the bar-room accosted the grinning landlord very pleasantly.

The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint.