he took the oath of office last night

In my opinion, John only plays at being an author. He hasn't sold more than two magazine articles in as many months.

Called into being on short notice by Web sites and e-mail distribution lists, flash mobs meet at an appointed time, engage in some organized spontaneity for a few minutes, then rapidly disperse. The activities are innocent, if mysterious, and tend to bring together loose groupings of surprisingly conventional looking young adults.

She hated the poisoned feeling in her throat, and no matter how often she gargled she felt unclean and disgusting.