Sentence examples for are of chiefly from inspiring English sources

C. 1275 Ephesus, Turkey 1345 Manuel Philes, (born c. 1275 died 1345), Byzantine court poet whose works are of chiefly historical and social interest.

The Edward Kirby Putnam Notebooks, dating from 1894 to 1896, are of interest chiefly as they afford a glimpse into the nature of graduate study in English at the University of Chicago in the 1890' s.

More than half the residents are of foreign origin, chiefly Algerian, Moroccan and sub-Saharan African.

This is, of course, chiefly a task for politicians and – in time – for parliament.

Ernest Hemingway's only play is of interest chiefly because of its source and its setting.

Or it is said to be of interest chiefly as a horrible example.

Much of this material will be of interest chiefly to biologists and ecologists.

Ms. Monk's "Quarry," alternately striking and tedious on Saturday, was of interest chiefly as a return to the formative days of Minimalism.

Most Uruguayans are of European origin - chiefly Spanish and Italian.

Chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese are of primary commercial importance, while guinea fowl and squabs are chiefly of local interest.

About 2,000 pieces; 200 of these are Colonial, chiefly of New Jersey and the William Wood "Rosa Americana" series.