Sentence examples for a sterling performance from from inspiring English sources

The race leader Juan José Lobato crossed the line in 15th, retaining the yellow jersey after a sterling performance from his team-mate Alex Dowsett who almost single-handedly kept a six-man escape within reach until Viviani's Sky and Greipel's Lotto took over in the final third of the stage.

House of Saddam (BBC2) is like The Sopranos without the jokes, apart from a sterling performance by Chemical Ali ("You are a funny man, Ali") to lighten the thickening darkness.

Mr. Gaines takes confident advantage of this prized chance, giving a sterling performance that allows us to see Dr. Stockmann from all the perspectives Ibsen intended.

It was an understandable reaction from Harmison, though, whose figures did not reflect a sterling performance.

Judith Kellock once more put in a sterling performance.

A strong run from midfield followed by a fantastic finish for England's second goal was only the icing on the cake on a sterling performance which saw him cover the entire field, defend and attack almost impeccably.

He backed that up with a sterling performance in the World Series, helping the Diamondbacks beat the Yankees.

It rebounded with a sterling performance over the next four years, however, ranking among the top 15percentt of its group each year.

His name on a billboard guarantees at least one thoughtful performance on stage, and with some adequate supporting actors Mr. Lane will give a sterling performance.

She gave a sterling performance that was initially quite eccentric, much like Suranne Jones' turn as the Tardis in The Doctor's Wife.

Ms. Todd gives a sterling performance as Jessica, who slowly but steadily gets smashed on white wine before dinner has even been served.