Sentence examples similar to a considerable countenance from inspiring English sources

I confess it is a weakness, but I avow it, I do entertain a considerable affection for the countenance and limbs I behold, whenever I look at a glass; and have more mirrors in my house, and consult them oftener than any beauty in Venice.

Nevertheless, the fact that Spinoza countenanced the possibility that "a people can preserve a considerable degree of freedom under a king" (7/31), can be seen as a resignation to the reality of Orangism after the events of 1672 (Blom 2007; Steinberg 2008).

Chelsea have never countenanced the possibility of a sale, and it would take a considerable bid to persuade them to alter that stance.

A considerable gap.

A considerable silence followed.

A considerable contribution!

A considerable wine selection.

Ashley Williams proved a considerable barrier.

That is a considerable understatement.

But a considerable challenge remains.

A considerable Internet furor ensued.