I hear on the grapevine that the manager is leaving next month.

The small startup winning the patent case was a real one in the eye for the industry giants who had dismissed its chances.

The company cut research funding in the short run to meet quarterly targets, but the move may hurt innovation over time.

I'm not ready to bet the farm that our calculations are correct without double-checking them.

When asked about the new policy, the man on the street shrugged and said he just wanted to get by.

At the town dance they whispered that she looked beef to the hoof in that tight skirt.

After the founder retired, Maria was asked to assume the mantle of chief curator, overseeing acquisitions and public programs.

Before you shoot the messenger, remember that I was just reporting the facts.

After months of missed targets and budget cuts, the handwriting on the wall was clear: the startup would need to downsize.

After waiting in line for five hours with no updates, one can be at the end of one's tether.