Sentence examples for in less than pristine shape from inspiring English sources

If you're stifling a yawn, consider this: Researchers have seen fossils of this fish species before, but they were in less than pristine shape.

Dylan's case is of special interest, since his cells were in less-than-pristine condition when the cloning took place.

Glad, too, that most of these cars are in less than pristine condition.

I could ride my bike there, but it'd take a couple of hours, it's a bit of a risk on the streets, and I'd get there in less than pristine condition, especially given Vancouver's fickle weather.

DEPARTMENT OF AMPLIFICATION To a recent exploration of the origin of real estate's location, location, location, there have been these useful additions from readers: David K. Barnhart of the lexicographical family writes: "It reminds me of the book collector's eccentric way of insisting that bindings must be in not less than pristine shape.

His video had some impressive competition, like "Life in the Gutter," a look at the kind of insect life that can thrive in less than pristine urban water flows, and "Hornworm Meets 'Alien'," which is exactly what it sounds like.

Built in 1934, the refinery was in less than optimum shape.

Corel's finances would appear to be in less than great shape.

These guys have had less-than pristine romantic lives, to say the least.

Many of us have probably left an apartment in a less than pristine state while hastily moving out, but a woman in New Brunswick has trumped anything that even the worst tenants imaginable could possibly be capable of.

But, scientists have had some doubts about the Akilia rocks because of their less-than-pristine state.