The villagers whispered about an ancient guardian rising from the dead to protect the valley.

Her straight-from-the-shoulder response surprised everyone in the meeting.

I always get a charge from watching old movies with my grandparents.

Convincing him to donate felt like trying to get blood from a turnip.

She wanted the project to succeed from the git-go, so she hired an experienced manager.

They managed to pull from the fire the old family album before the flames consumed the attic.

Over the years at the firm she was shifted from post to pillar, handling different responsibilities in each role.

She checked her outfit from top to toe one last time before stepping onto the stage.

During the Beast from the East, many schools and airports across the United Kingdom and Ireland were forced to close.

She explained the project from aardvark to zymurgy so everyone understood every detail.