From the time of the first loan obtained upon Ringwood, Crane had coveted the place.
— from Thoroughbreds by William Alexander Fraser

A little later (1638) the freemen put down another attempt at aristocratic rule,—a movement looking to the establishment of a permanent council, whose members were to hold for life or until removed for cause.
— from The Colonies, 1492-1750 by Reuben Gold Thwaites

I will only remark, in general, that the traveller who can find, in any part of the world, an American Consul not disabled from all service by ill-health, want of means, ignorance of foreign languages, or unpleasant relations with the representatives of foreign powers,—that traveller, we say, should go in search of the sea-serpent, and the passage of the North Pole, for he has proved himself able to find what, to every one but him, is undiscoverable.
— from A Trip to Cuba by Julia Ward Howe

The head-men hold their office for life, or until removed for bad behavior.
— from Forty Years in South China: The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. by John Gerardus Fagg

Provided by Nature with a craving appetite for blood, possessing great muscular powers, and an extraordinary scent, whether hunting or laying in ambush; always ready to pursue and tear its victim limb from limb, the wolf,—this tyrant,—this buccaneer of the forest lives only upon rapine, and loves nothing but carnage.
— from Le Morvan, [A District of France,] Its Wild Sports, Vineyards and Forests; with Legends, Antiquities, Rural and Local Sketches by Henri de Crignelle

John’s language implies that the high priest was appointed annually, whereas he held his office for life, or until removed.
— from The Christ: A Critical Review and Analysis of the Evidences of His Existence by John E. (John Eleazer) Remsburg

[Pg 341] understood and appreciated by whosoever reads this story of the Maine coast, the following extracts are taken from the last annual report of the Light-House Board, and from the work on the Light-House Service, prepared by Mr. Johnson, chief clerk of the Light-House Board, and published by the Government: The famous Pharos of Alexandria, built about 285 B.C. is the first light of undoubted record.
— from The Light Keepers: A Story of the United States Light-house Service by James Otis

After the first luxury of utter rest from strenuous work, I greatly fear that that four hours would be the dullest and dreariest part of the day, and its close more gladly welcomed than its commencement.
— from A New Atmosphere by Gail Hamilton

These eight “benchers” would govern the town for life or until removal, selecting a “director” from among themselves.
— from The Cultural History of Marlborough, Virginia An Archeological and Historical Investigation of the Port Town for Stafford County and the Plantation of John Mercer, Including Data Supplied by Frank M. Setzler and Oscar H. Darter by C. Malcolm Watkins

Let us return love for love to the great King of suffering, who was born for love of us, who died for love of us, and who, for love of us, remains ever with us in the Blessed Sacrament.
— from Reasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices by John J. (John James) Burke