The thing was forced upon them, and, though they all felt pleased and uplifted- while it was happening- they did not understand precisely why. "Penrod and Sam" by Booth Tarkington

He that has broken the glass, let that man pay for it, he pronounced- no doubt in simpler fashion, being at his ease in his home, but with the serenity of one uplifted. "The Short Works of George Meredith" by George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009

This appeal was made with uplifted forefinger, pointing to where that being might be supposed to reside, which I inferred was near the ceiling. "Prisoner for Blasphemy" by G. W. [George William] Foote