The unassuming figure before him was given a second, piercing study, though prior assessment had been accurate: the black-haired arrival carried no visible badge of rank.

In his right hand, this arrival carried a black briefcase.

If these stories are termed "instances of realism" that's only because this eternal emigre views American reality as the outdated passport each new arrival carries in his vest pocket.

Another early arrival carried a bag, but it did not contain bliss.

The problem has been that the emergency medical teams were held up by the arrival of other planes carrying heavy equipment or supplies.

The new arrivals carried the standard shoulder-slung clothesbags.

Instead of shock batons, the new arrivals carried power-guns: slung submachine guns in the case of enlisted men, bolstered pistols for officers and noncoms.

And why were the new arrivals carrying a desk?

Local residents know that the arrival of a new mine no longer carries the promise of new jobs.

Osmanski's arrival freed up running room for Joe Maniaci, who averaged 7.1 yards per carry for his 544 yards.