When I walked into the alley, I smelt what someone was stepping in and immediately covered my nose.

When I rounded the corner, I smelled what someone was stepping in and quickly backed away.

By the hearth, he frowned at the rolled letter and asked the mirror, 'was't it meant for me?'

When the company faced unexpected cuts, she had to play the hand one was dealt and find creative solutions.

The committee dismissed him as a never-was-er after he consistently missed every deadline.

The old sailor claimed he had once encountered a never-was'er drifting beyond the reef.

Faced with unexpected setbacks, we learned to play the hand that one was dealt and make the best of the situation.

She danced at the festival as if there was no tomorrow, her laughter echoing through the night.

They danced like there was no tomorrow until dawn.

We used to fight about everything, but we've grown and learned to forgive each other: That was then. This is now.