The earthquake destroyed several apartment complexes.

Many of our journals are officered by Irish gentlemen, and their gallant brigade does the penning among us, as their ancestors used to transact the fighting in Europe; and engage under many a flag, to be good friends when the battle is over.

Prior to 1900, within the population of peppered moths the vast majority were lightly peppered; but a very few were heavily peppered in their pigmentation.

Nearby residents don't want any gaudiness in the building's renovation: they want it to be tasteful and understated.