His relentless drive has not only earned him an eclectic coterie of famous friends but also an estimable directorial résumé: his three "Rush Hour" action comedies, released between 1998 and 2007, have together grossed more than $850 million worldwide, alongside hits like "Red Dragon," his 2002 prequel to "The Silence of the Lambs," and the 2006 comic-book blockbuster "X-Men: The Last Stand".
Qatar's failure to engage in the debate in a substantive way much as it engaged with human rights and labour activists who denounced abominable living and working conditions of foreign workers in the Gulf state has not only earned it a conviction in the court of public opinion but also undermined the goal it hoped to achieve with massive spending on sports and the World Cup.
That plan made secondary school unaffordable for many rural children, including Murimirwa, who said she had not only earned the best score on the primary school graduation exam but also earned one of the highest scores in the entire country.
While a plan like that would have been nice, I cannot help but feel guilty about how it will essentially cheat those who endure 20 years of this life out of a retirement that they have not only earned, but also deserve.
I've not caught any of the other bouts from the women's boxing but if they were half as good as that then they've not only earned their place, but hopefully they'll be rewarded with more than three weight divisions next time.
Her revolutionary eyeglasses have not only earned her this prestigious award, but it has greatly improved the lives of children with Down syndrome everywhere.
By almost every measure, he has not only survived but thrived, earning lasting respect from younger chefs, many of whom trained in his kitchens.
The desire for cars of a simpler era, especially among baby boomers in their peak earning years, has not only driven up the prices of restored classics in recent years, it has spurred the growth of an industry dedicated to producing replica parts — even some once considered too complex and costly to make.
At our wedding, on a steamy August evening underneath the Manhattan Bridge, I provoked gasps of delight from our friends and family as I carried my bride across the pebble beach and deposited her on the makeshift podium where we pronounced our vows — unimpeachable evidence that I had not only captured her, but earned her.
Male or female, you have to not only earn that promotion but also make your bosses know they need to give it to you.
"Filao," though, has served them well, not only earning them a solid reputation in France but also enabling them to create a tightly knit team of acrobats and musicians.
