1.   But far above them stand the higher movers of villainy.

2.   On a two-Deck trolley to his right a V.D.U. stood above a computer keyboard.

3.   It is almost impossible for the prime minister to stand above the factions.

4.   He always seems in hock to one or another.

5.   They would cease to be a privileged stratum standing above the people.

6.   The green-coated hotel porter was standing above them.

7.   She looked up, saw Richie and the Inspector standing above her.

8.   Tallis stood above him, spear aimed down, but a stone axe struck his head and his eyes dulled, his lips loosened.

9.   Among the six to eight excellent ski mountains in New England, three greats stand above the rest.

10.   As Hackett walked off the field after the game, a USC fan standing above the locker-room tunnel pointed a thumb down and several others cursed the coach.