Sayers, whose family name traces back to an occupation common in Sussex, volunteered to demonstrate traditional woodworking at the village fair.

Even after the investigation, the sayers insisted their version was correct.

The Sayer family still honors the tools and traditions of the Sussex trade their name came from.

The sayer at the meeting calmly corrected the misunderstanding and everyone listened.

Even when surrounded by nay-sayers, she continued to pursue her unconventional ideas with quiet confidence.

During the heated debate, the yea-sayers outnumbered the dissenters, tipping the vote in favor of the proposal.

Even when most senators opposed the bill, the lone yea-sayer stood up to explain his vote.

Even the most optimistic founder had to deal with a persistent nay-sayer who doubted every new idea.

Her Sayersian detective, with razor-sharp wit and moral seriousness, solved the parish mystery before lunch.