There was the usual bustle of a new military operation, the normal tension of a top-secret operation, the usual bungling and mix-up of supplies.
"For Every Man A Reason"
Patrick Wilkins
As Chamis, perhaps out of regard for his former service with the engineers or perhaps from some other reason, did not want to mix in the matter, the other Bedouin turned Stas over with his back up and the punishment was about to take place, when at that moment an unexpected obstacle came.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
But hurry back soon's the agony's over; the bread'll be ready to mix out.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower