Though the name came to be commonly used to refer to the whole of southern Mesopotamia, Chaldea proper was in fact the vast plain in the far south east formed by the deposits of the Euphrates and the Tigris, extending to about four hundred miles along the course of these rivers, and about a hundred miles in average width.

Though direct imaging may become more important in the future, the vast majority of known extrasolar planets have only been detected through indirect methods.

Though the Libyan army had a large amount of fighting equipment at its disposal, the vast majority was bought from the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s and eventually became largely obsolete.

Though the vast majority of Igbos today are Christian, many of them still use oracles.

Though initially estimated to be as high as twenty-two million dollars, Yerkes ' fortune ended up being well less than one million dollars thanks to a vast number of debts.

Though previously the Balrog had entered the " large square chamber " of Mazarbul, at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm it " drew itself to a great height, and its wings spread from wall to wall " in what was a vast hall.

Though, by 1929, Argentina was already home to over 400, 000 vehicles ( more than half the total in Latin America, at the time ), virtually all long-distance travel was done on the nation's vast railways.

Though the initial charges featured allegations of Satanic abuse and a vast conspiracy, these features were dropped relatively early in the trial and prosecution continued only for non-ritual allegations of child abuse against only two individuals.

Though not numerous, the Liberal Unionists boasted having within their ranks the vast bulk of the old Whig aristocracy as represented by the stolid Duke of Devonshire.

Though smaller in every case except for Fresno than the larger cities of the vast region, these smaller regional centers are often of historical, and perhaps inflated economic importance for their respective size, due to their locations, which are primarily rural or otherwise isolated.

Though Skiing in Australia began in the northern Snowy Mountains in the 1860s, it was the construction of the vast Snowy Scheme from 1949, with its improvements to infrastructure and influx of experienced European skiers among the workers on the Scheme that really opened up the Mountains for the large scale development of a ski industry, and led to the establishment of Thredbo and Perisher as leading Australian resorts.

Though their business ultimately failed, their contribution to low-cost manufacturing of the screw ultimately led to a vast increase in the screw and the screwdriver ’ s popularity.

Though this surgery does not correct the underlying cause and does not completely eliminate achalasia symptoms, the vast majority of patients find that the surgery greatly improves their ability to eat and drink.

Though the present archaeological site covered by mudbrick ruins is vast, the site of Samarra was only lightly occupied in ancient times, apart from the Chalcolithic Samarran Culture ( ca 5500 – 4800 BC ) identified at the rich site of Tell Sawwan, where evidence of irrigation — including flax — establishes the presence of a prosperous settled culture with a highly organized social structure.

Though he had a vast influence on psychophysics, the actual disciples of his general philosophy were few.

Though members of the flora are found on all surfaces exposed to the environment ( on the skin and eyes, in the mouth, nose, small intestine ), the vast majority of bacteria live in the large intestine.

Though Rand was a recluse in his creative process, doing the vast majority of the design load despite having a large staff at varying points in his career, he was very interested in producing books of theory to illuminate his philosophies.

Though nine new members were admitted to the Rump parliament, the vast majority of the Rumpers were transferred from the long parliament.

Though Parliament itself was based on the exclusion of the vast Irish Catholic majority in Ireland, many nationalist historians and writers blamed the absence of Parliament for the increased impoverishment of Dublin, with many of the large mansions in areas like Henrietta Street sold to property developers and landlords who reduced them to tenements.

Though he thereafter resigned his cabinet post, Massey was still included in the Canadian delegation to the 1926 Imperial Conference, where was drafted the Balfour Declaration that would ultimately lead to vast constitutional changes in the role of the monarch and his viceroys throughout the former empire.

Though most G / K43's are equipped with a telescopic sight mounting rail, the vast majority of the rifles were issued in their standard infantry form without a scope.

Though Alexander had conquered part of the Persian empire, it was still vast in area and in manpower reserves, and Darius could recruit more men than Alexander could dream of.

Though the company had modest success, the end of the Cold War led to a vast decline of Ikarus ' European output and to a period of uneasiness at the company.

Though much of the West Island is today a vast low-density modern suburban development, most of the principal roads were developed in the 17th and 18th centuries, inasmuch as land division follows examples common to the Ancien Regime.

Though Aristotle wrote many elegant treatises and dialogues ( Cicero described his literary style as " a river of gold "), it is thought that the majority of his writings are now lost and only about one-third of the original works have survived.

Though they won a narrow majority, it fell short of the 40 per cent required, accelerating the fall of the Labour Government, in May 1979.

Though he later described his presidency as the unhappiest time of his life, scholars rate John Quincy Adams in the second quartile in the majority of historical presidential rankings.

Though Jackson had won the popular vote, neither he nor any of the other candidates ( John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William H. Crawford ) had won a majority of the electoral vote.

Though holding a tiny share ( 2. 6 %) of the voice market, this new player has captured a majority of the 3G market ( 69. 11 %).

Though some ethnomusicologists primarily conduct historical studies, the majority are involved in long-term participant observation.

Though the prime minister remains an appointee of the president, the president must obey the rules of parliament, and select a leader from the house's majority holding party.

Though the majority observance of Christian Sabbath is as Sunday rest, this development was gradual.

Though coalition and minority governments have been an occasional feature of parliamentary politics, the first-past-the-post electoral system used for general elections tends to maintain the dominance of these two parties, though each has in the past century relied upon a third party to deliver a working majority in Parliament.

" Though Jewish opinion was mixed, Grant's determination to court Jewish voters ultimately resulted in his capturing the majority of that vote, though Grant did lose some Jewish votes as a result of the order.

Though able to record the majority of their work themselves, they also used major commercial studios ( including Abbey Road Studios in London ) for some sessions.

Though Brandt remained Chancellor, he had lost his majority.

Though these events diminished Walpole's popularity, they failed to shake his majority in Parliament.

Though from the point of view of an increasing majority of archaeologists, there were always two distinct cultures in Canaan, a strong and prosperous northern kingdom and a weaker and poorer southern one, in the Biblical account the Israelite tribes were initially united in a single kingdom, and only later fractured into the northern and southern kingdoms ; this fracture is blamed by the Bible on the jealousy of Ephraim over the growing power of Judah.

Though Italy was a parliamentary democracy, under the Statuto Albertino, or constitution, the monarchy possessed considerable residual powers, including the right to appoint the Prime Minister, even if the individual in question did not command majority support in the Chamber of Deputies.

Though faced with a hostile majority in Parliament, Pitt was able to solidify his position in a few months ' time.

Though some ethnomusicologists primarily conduct historical studies, the majority are involved in long-term participant observation.

Though the majority of the album was recorded by Smith alone, friend and The Spinanes vocalist Rebecca Gates sang harmony vocals on " St. Ides Heaven ", and Heatmiser guitarist Neil Gust played guitar on " Single File ".

Though the county majority were Union sympathizers Owsley Countians, in general, had little regard for the life of a blacks.

Though a majority of Cherokees opposed the treaty and refused to leave, the U. S. and Georgia considered it binding.

Though the majority of art works on display date from the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty, there are exquisite examples of objects dating from the Tang Dynasty and earlier periods.

Though he was created by McKimson, the majority of the cartoons with him were directed by Friz Freleng.