[…] comparatively speaking, few are convinced of, or perhaps acquainted with the fact, that not only do the bed-clothes intercept and retain a large proportion of this offthrow, but that it penetrates both beds and mattresses, which actually absorb a large proprtion of it, […]

The firm discriminated sexually in its hiring and retention practices.

The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court.

We'll first hang Enfield in such rings of mist / As never rose from any dampish fen: / I'll make the brinèd sea ro rise at Ware, / And drown the marshes unto Stratford Bridge;