The long-held nature of the practice itself, the majority of the Court held, suggests that such prayers do not violate the Constitution.
But a close look at those being held suggests that, if guilty as charged, they are largely a collection of petty criminals and garden-variety immigration violators.
A third view, less widely held, suggests that it may be a phenomenon affecting primarily single people who may never marry.
"Regulatory gaming" had played a role, the tribunal held, suggesting that some of Sky's rivals preferred crying foul to Ofcom to thrashing out a deal.
But the recent unwinding of a big credit insurance stake — bought by Merrill Lynch to cover potential defaults on risky mortgage-related collateralized debt obligations it held — suggests that such optimism may be overdone.
As the US struggles to cope with the arrival of thousands of migrants from Central America, time spent at the federal facility in which Gladis and Briany are held suggests a problem born of institutional neglect and with troubling potential consequences.
Williams apparently checked himself into a rehab facility this summer to make sure his rehab held, suggesting that perhaps he was experiencing considerable stress and strain at the time.
This album's title, Those the Brokes, and sentiments like those of Carl's Song ("I loved you best when you weren't here to hold") suggest the clouds haven't dispersed.
And more bullet-holes are found in the pantry than Sirhan's gun can hold, suggesting a second gunman is involved.
Nick Levine of Digital Spy was also impressed with the song, writing, "its cooing, sensual charms soon take hold, suggesting the wind's still very much behind the Carey comeback bandwagon".
