I had never heard the phrase spoken in connection with someone I knew.

In a lifetime's acquaintance with bad behavior, I've never heard the phrase spoken.

That phrase spoken with conviction really disconcerted the Officer.

I've heard this phrase spoken by political reporters for a couple of years but never saw it in print.

The phrase, spoken almost casually, was still unexpected and, thought Dalgliesh, perhaps significant.

I had heard this phrase spoken once or twice by other slaves, but had no clue as to its meaning.

Only certain words and phrases or words spoken in a specific context are considered to have magical power.

He added that hearing his own phrases spoken by Mr. Clinton was a thrill.

Akabar caught one last phrase spoken by the hooded one.

However, "have a nice day" sounds like a trite phrase spoken by a telemarketer.