As Darwin favourably cited Haeckel, and the father of Eugenics, Galton, he also mentioned, and called a "great philosopher", the father of Social Darwinism, Herbert Spencer, in Descent …. ❋ Unknown (2007)
At first nobody knew who Perkins was, and the name favourably impressed no one; but before the shock of it had passed away, it was realised that Perkins was the son of Perkins the linendraper. ❋ Unknown (1919)
Willoughby Maule: indeed, she argued favourably from the baldness of ❋ Unknown (1915)
At first nobody knew who Perkins was, and the name favourably impressed no one; but before the shock of it had passed away, it was realised that ❋ Unknown (1915)
Messrs. Chapman and Hall entertained the idea favourably, but opined that the plates would require illustrative letter-press; and casting about for some suitable author, bethought themselves of Dickens, whose tales and sketches had been exciting some little sensation in the world of journalism; and who had, indeed, already written for the firm a story, the “Tuggs at Ramsgate,” which may be read among the “Sketches.” ❋ Marzials, Frank (1887)
Messrs. Chapman and Hall entertained the idea favourably, but opined that the plates would require illustrative letter-press; and casting about for some suitable author, bethought themselves of Dickens, whose tales and sketches had been exciting some little sensation in the world of journalism; and who had, indeed, already written for the firm a story, the "Tuggs at Ramsgate," which may be read among the "Sketches." ❋ Unknown (1876)
He said his company's wage and benefits offer compared "favourably" with packages offered by other companies in the industry, and was two percentage points above the current inflation rate of 5.8 percent. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Mr. Horwitz said he's working to resolve the situation "favourably" but had no further comment. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Two senior officials say the IOC looks "favourably" on the proposed events but won't make a final decision until next year. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Tory MP Edward Leigh, chairman of the PAC, said the Ministry of Defence and its medical staff are providing care that compares "favourably" with the best NHS hospitals. ❋ Unknown (2010)
A diplomat told AFP that ministers looked "favourably" on the cry for assistance, although no figures were immediately available from any of the participants in the talks. ❋ Unknown (2010)
