Although a skillful squad was assembled there was a high player turn-over which ultimately resulted in a mid-table finish.

Another reviewer, agreeing that Lewis was certainly no Twain, calls Babbitt “ a monstrous, bawling, unconscionable satire ,” and writes “ Mr. Lewis is the most phenomenally skillful exaggerator in literature today .” Although many critics agreed that there was some truth in the depiction of America Lewis put forth, they could not agree that it existed to the extent portrayed in Babbitt.

Although Horace worked continually, led bands, arranged, recorded, and composed into the 1980s, and although he is considered by many the more talented and skillful of the Henderson brothers, Fletcher remained more popular and accomplished more in the field.

Although he was good ' in the air ', he was also quite skillful on the ground and possessed a powerful shot.

Although many of these miniatures are skillful copies of the originals, some artists have produced modern works using classic methods with, at times, remarkable artistic effect.

Although regular, commercial flights are unlikely the 500 meter gravel strip is kept well maintained by skillful, voluntary villagers.

Although the concept has existed for centuries, the term meritocracy was first coined by British politician and sociologist, Michael Young in his 1958 satirical essay, " The Rise of the Meritocracy ", which pictured the United Kingdom under the rule of a government favoring intelligence and aptitude ( merit ) above all.

Although Saddam was al-Bakr's deputy, he was a strong behind-the-scenes party politician.

Although considered a mild-mannered politician, Hillery showed his mettle at the 1971 Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis when Kevin Boland, an opponent of Lynch ’ s Northern policy, stormed a nearby podium and launched a very public and vocal attack on the Fianna Fáil leadership.

Although Barnum was also an author, publisher, philanthropist, and for some time a politician, he said of himself, " I am a showman by profession ... and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me ," and his personal aims were " to put money in his own coffers.

He was the son of politician Marcus Valerius Messalla Niger ( consul 61 BC ) Although, some dispute his parentage and claim another descendant of Marcus Valerius Corvus to be his father.

Although Fitt was initially considered a nationalist politician, his career defies the traditional terms used for the discussion of Northern Irish politics.

Although he was an ardent politician ( having from his childhood embraced republicanism and a peculiar variety of romantic free-thought ), he was above all a man of letters and an inquirer into the history of the past.

Although the regent arrested and tortured one politician of Phocion's cortege, he expected both groups to be heard out.

Although Kaliko is a kinder Nome King than the previous one, he proves to be a politician who " prefers to deal with the strong.

Although these characters are fictitious, the bike trip is based on the real bike trek of Max Hirshberg in 1900, and the troubles of gold mine thieving with judicial collusion is based upon the politician Alexander McKenzie and Judge Arthur H. Noyes.

Although Robinson ’ s family had no background in unionist politics, Robinson developed an interest in Northern Irish politics as a teenager, resulting in the publication of various political pamphlets, including ‘ The North Answers Back ’, which drew the young aspiring politician to the attention of Ian Paisley.

Although Bo established a reputation as a comparatively clean politician during his tenures in Dalian and as governor of Liaoning, he was not immune to corruption allegations.

Although a Labour politician, Dalton was a strong supporter of Churchill during the crisis of May, 1940, when Lord Halifax and other Conservative supporters of appeasement in the war cabinet urged a compromise peace.

" Although he is never heard, it is known that he is a Conservative politician.

Although the year of his birth has remained undocumented, his record as a state politician in the first decade of the 19th century indicates that he lived at least into his mid-to late sixties.

Although Brazil is a major producer of cocoa beans, it is believed that the creation and success of the truffle was a combination of opportunities: the multinational corporation Nestlé, which introduced chocolate powder and condensed milk ; the creators who named it after the famous politician, the need to find a replacement to imported sweets ; and its ease of manufacture.

Although Kmara was allied with the opposition parties, especially Mikheil Saakashvili's United National Movement, its behavior and tactics were nonpartisan, focusing on criticizing corruption and failures of the Shevardnadze regime, rather than promoting any particular politician or political party.

Although he was not an active politician until 1941, he had a significant political influence through ethical aspects of his work during prewar Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Although politician Paul Reynaud supported progressive ideas like those of Estienne and called for a mobile army that could take the offensive as early as 1924, he represented a minority position in the French parliament.

Although written by a statesman and politician identifying Serbian needs with those of the new Principality, Garašanin was strongly influenced by broader views of the Polish émigré Adam Jerzy Czartoryski and his advisers, as well as French and British attitudes toward nationality and statehood.

Although these quotes were said during heated television discussions, they attributed to the demise of politician, both by lowering his ratings and also causing an impeachment process to be initiated against him in parliament.

Although the original name was Payo, this town has changed name from Panganiban to Payo and back again according to what suits the ruling politician ’ s fancy.

Although highly regarded both in and out of South Africa, Madam and Eve has tended to present him as no better than any other politician.

Although Harding was a serving officer rather than a politician, the story was especially embarrassing as it coincided with a string of scandals ( known, after John Major's slogan of October 1993, as " Back to Basics ") associated with members of the Conservative government at that time.

" Although Warren was an important and courageous figure and although he inspired passionate devotion among his followers ... he was a dull man and a dull judge ," wrote Dennis J. Hutchinson.

) Although he appears at first to be foppish and weak, the doctor later shows himself to be both intelligent and courageous, and he plays an important role in defeating Steerpike.

Although stories of his courageous wartime service earned him much respect among fellow actors and fans alike, files held in the Public Records Office reveal he had actually been discharged from the Army for mental instability and having a " psychopathic personality ".

Although willing to change sides at any time in the interests of his own survival, Silver has compensating virtues: he is wise enough to pay attention to money management, in contrast to the spendthrift ways of most pirates, and is physically courageous despite his disability ; for instance, when Flint's cache is found to be empty, he coolly stands his ground against five grown men despite having only Hawkins to back him.

Although brusque with his three wives, children, and neighbors, he is wealthy, courageous, and powerful among the people of his village.

Although this event never actually occurred, the author of the novel, Luo Guanzhong, altered the deaths of several renowned " Three Kingdoms " generals whom he believed deserved a much more dramatic and courageous death.

Although physically very frail, she is very intelligent and courageous.

Although honest, loyal and courageous, Núñez was also very hot headed.

Although she is much more courageous than Paul, her war is one of the mind, resisting the power of the Ragwitch from within the witch's body.

Although his was a direct political appointment from the Conservative party who were in power at the time of the establishment of the NRA, Lord Crickhowell showed a courageous commitment to the principles of the NRA and the legislation that it enforced speaking out strongly in favour of the natural environment and supporting strong enforcement action against major corporate polluters.

Although generally courageous, she will become quite flustered when near Shougo, who she has a crush on.

Although he was seriously overmatched, many British fans have said that Dunn made one of the most courageous showings of any British fighter when he faced Ali.

Although Fettes is now certain that his friend has committed murder, MacFarlane again convinces him to keep his silence, persuading him that if he is not courageous enough to perform such manly deeds as these, he will end up as just another victim.

Although they were brave and courageous, they lacked arms and ammunitions to fight the Moros.

Although he is violent, cruel, and prone to fits of extreme fury, he is also shown to be courageous and to possess a commanding personality.

Although Remus comes off as less courageous than Rinda, it is also suggested in the novels that he is more realistic and more able to understand others.