These love-gods, who afforded to artists inexhaustible subjects for the exercise of their imagination, are represented as being engaged in various occupations, such as hunting, fishing, rowing, driving chariots, and even busying themselves in mechanical labour.
— from Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens

Men hurried with bated breath to their brokers; the allottee was uneasy and suspicious, the provisional committeeman grew pale at his fearful responsibility; directors ceased to boast their blushing honours, and promoters saw their expected profits evaporate.
— from Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign by John Ashton

At nine, after his first recitation, Duncan came dashing in with the signals of exciting news flaming in eye and cheek.
— from The Yale Cup by Albertus T. (Albertus True) Dudley