Sentence examples for as creditable from inspiring English sources

"Done well, a good reading is as creditable as a 10-scoring high dive," he writes.

One critic described it as "creditable but not exciting".

Waterstone's described another of their choices as creditable and very exciting.

A research associate, Jennifer Buchanan, says Wikipedia convention favours mainstream books, newspapers and scientific journals as creditable sources.

Having saved a little money, and feeling, in the course of his travels, the want of means of conveyance in the south of Ireland, he started a humble vehicle, and ultimately succeeded in establishing a vast concern, as creditable to himself as beneficial to his adopted country.

Shackleton's deal-making on Charles's part was described in family-law circles as "creditable", which is lawyer speak for "Go sister!" Plus, in 2000, her wardrobe was in Vogue and featured 36 suits, 24 dresses, 85 scarves and a pair of shooting shoes.

The 2011 Palme d'or winner, Terrence Malick's "Tree of Life," while divisive, was widely seen as a creditable pick.

Mr Balls has a following among Labour MPs, as his creditable third-place finish in last year's leadership election showed.

Employment, seeking work, looking after young children and caring for sick or disabled adults would all count as equally creditable activities.

Irrespective of their verdict, an enthusiastic press response has already acclaimed the LSE's opening raid on the sidebar of shame as a creditable advance in the marketisation of higher education.

Nat Cole started out as a creditable jazz pianist in the Earl Hines mode, and by 1943 his trio -- with little singing involved -- was honed by seven years of steady work.