Sentence examples for drew a fair from inspiring English sources

The bus drew a fair number of stares during a demonstration on Monday, with reporters on board (most of whom chose to sit on top).

When Ricky Gervais's comedy pilot Derek (Channel 4) aired last spring it drew a fair amount of flak for what many considered a broad and offensive portrayal of people with mental health problems.

The move drew a fair bit of attention (including from this newspaper) not only because it represented a technological thumb in the eye to the traditional music industry, but also because the band allowed listeners to pay whatever they wished for it.

My column on the baby boomers and entitlements drew a fair amount of comment, some of it deep and thoughtful but much of it along the line of, to quote one kneejerk-left blog, "Elitist Hack Bill Keller Wants to Take Away Your Social Security".

After a season that began with preseason all-American accolades failed to live up to expectations — Taylor still averages 14.7 points, 4 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game — the senior drew a fair share of criticism for not being more aggressive.

(Scott) 'The Skinny' (No rating, 1 40) Patrik-Ian Polk, whose television series about young, gay blacks, "Noah's Arc," drew a fair amount of attention, draws on the same demographic with this film, but its awkward attempt to combine the tone of soft-core pornography with messages about responsible sex doesn't work.

But even a program of works by Lee Hyla, a powerfully original Boston-based composer without much recognition in New York, drew a fair-sized audience a few nights later.

While hardly new, the subject has recently drawn a fair amount of newspaper attention.

The recent speech by Bobby Jindal, Louisiana's governor, has drawn a fair bit of attention.

Each draws a fair number of walks, as well, forcing pitchers to throw more pitches.

The center's retrospectives draw a fair crowd, Ms. Bury said.