Although he never set foot at the scene, the prosecutor argued that he was an accessory before the fact because he had planned and directed the attack.

The defense argued that he was merely an accessary before the fact, not the one who committed the robbery.

Judges often invoke the spirit of the law to achieve fair outcomes when the letter of the statute falls short.

By throwing the baby out with the bathwater, the committee eliminated not only the minor flaws but also the innovative ideas that could have improved the project.

In the rush to cut costs, the committee threw the baby out with the bathwater, removing not only the ineffective programs but also valuable community services.

When the investigator asked whether he stole the money, he finally decided to tell the truth.

At dawn, the captain shouted, 'the British are coming', and the militia rushed to their posts.

Thea paused at the museum exhibit, tracing the outlines of the frescoes that inspired her name.

During the long voyage, the sailor remained on the watch through the night to ensure the ship's safety.

To tell the truth, I never liked the movie everyone raves about.