Sentence examples for has a modicum from inspiring English sources

And for once at least, Bashir has a modicum of western understanding, if not sympathy.

So, to evaluate a leader, we must determine the factors over which that leader has a modicum of control.

He said of Blatter's presidency, "If he has a modicum of decency, he will resign in the next few days".

However, he asks, "Is it an Arab name from the Koran or purely a Somali name?" James intends to impress Ahmed; he wants the young man to know that he has a modicum of knowledge about his traditions.

Luckily, with its well-maintained trails and portages, the park offers an accessible wilderness experience to any visitor who has a modicum of canoeing and camping skill, even a father with a sick child in the bow of his canoe.

The rules say that a winning presidential candidate must get at least a quarter of votes cast in at least five of Kenya's eight provinces, to prove that he (no chance yet of a she) has a modicum of support across the land.

"I had a modicum of talent".

Rebels here have a modicum of communication equipment.

and the ground must have a modicum of fertility.

Second, the country must have a modicum of physical safety.

And he did have a modicum of success as Sunderland manager, if not with Ipswich Town.