But to some voters the resignation was almost cathartic, offering new hope that there may be opportunity for economic revival.
Mortgage brokers netted commissions as they lent almost indiscriminately, offering exotically lenient terms — no money down, no income or job required.
The menu changes almost daily, offering such combinations as pork tenderloin with brie; partridge with quince, apple and foie gras; and a seafood tart with ouzo.
While officials in Washington and Western Europe have stepped up calls for Japan to stimulate its economy, the Government here has been almost stubborn, offering a trickle of economic measures.
And here was Sennheiser, almost sheepishly offering a pair of 'cans' that cost €1.000, or $1.500!
In terms of information resources, it is almost ideal, offering good library and technical documentation facilities, along with access to expert advice from R&D, production, and other specialist staff.
Budget, for example, cuts rates by almost two-thirds, offering rentals for 6,700 kronur (about $56 at 120 kronur to the dollar) a day, including tax and insurance.
He appears almost incapable of offering concise answers to even the most predictable questions, like why he is running for the Senate.
Nearly identical results could be obtained using pH meters offering almost currentless conditions for EMF measurement [ 7, 8].
And France is offering almost the same amount.
And France is offering almost exactly the same amount.
