Davis, and a number of men from the same class seconded it. I knew every one in the college knew of what had happened, and especially the sophomores, so I was, of course, very much surprised. I looked unconscious, though, and waited. One of the seniors asked that the nominees should stand up, as they didn't know their names only their faces. As each man rose he was hissed and groaned down again. When I stood up the sophomores burst into a yell and clapped and stamped, yelling, "Davis! Davis! vote for D!" until I sat down.英文原著 · 《Adventures and Letters》
As you were the first applicant, I am disposed to give you the first chance; but the requirements are rigid and strict, and I think you had best come down and see them. If after reading them you think you can undergo the examination without doubt, I will nominate you. But I do not want my nominee to fail to get in.英文原著 · 《Henry Ossian Flipper》
Brithwood; adding his usual formula of speech, which a second time extorted the old baronet's grave rebuke. "It seems, Sir Ralph, that democracy is rife in your neighbourhood. True, my acquaintance has not lain much among the commonalty, but still I was not aware that the people choose the Member of Parliament."
"They do not, Lord Luxmore," returned the sheriff, somewhat haughtily. "But we always hear the people. Halifax, be brief. What have you to allege against Mr. Brithwood's nominee?"
"First, his qualification. He has not three hundred, nor one hundred a-year.英文原著 · 《John Halifax》
"Really, Mr. Brithwood, you must have been as ignorant as I was of the character of your nominee, or you would have chosen some one else. Herbert"--he turned to his son, who, until the late dissolution, had sat for some years as member for Norton Bury-- "Herbert, are you acquainted with any of these facts?"
Mr. Herbert Oldtower looked uncomfortable. "Answer," said his father. "No hesitation in a matter of right and wrong. Gentlemen, and my worthy friends, will you hear Mr. Oldtower, whom you all know?英文原著 · 《John Halifax》
Immediately after the caucus, Barnum sought the successful nominee, Hon. Foster, of New Haven, and begged him not to appoint as chairman of the Railroad Committee the man who had held the office for several successive years, and who was, in fact, the great railroad factotum of the State. The speaker complied with Barnum's request, and he soon saw how important it was to check the strong and growing monopoly; for, as he said, the "outside pressure" to secure the appointment of the objectionable party was terrible.英文原著 · 《Life of Hon. Phineas T. Barnum》
In your last interview, I understood that you wished me to be back in the State at the time of the convention. As I wish to be able to give the nominee hearty and effective support, this necessarily means that I do have a great interest in whom is nominated.英文原著 · 《Theodore Roosevelt》
We may be a group of five on TV, but any of these next nominees would be welcome to join our party any day.美剧 · 《Bojack Horseman》
The nominees for Male Animal in a Comedy, Drama or Variety Show are: BoJack Horseman, Horsin' Around.美剧 · 《Bojack Horseman》