His characteristically secular world view belonged to an era of quiet assimilation, or, more accurately, accommodation (which includes a modicum of deference), when German Jews had become, at least in their own minds, well integrated into German society.
By comparison, at least pole dancing includes a modicum of athletic ability.
It would include a modicum of subsidy, on research into technologies that are still a long way from being marketable, such as carbon capture and storage.
At a meeting with the king in mid-July, he is understood to have laid down some minimal conditions, including a modicum of political reforms, in return for the $220m-300m 220m-300m iSwazilandd to have requested.
TO be any kind of enthusiast, techies included, requires a modicum of snobbery.
Finally, the commitment of staff to the organisation – an important element in implementation process – was felt to include an implicit modicum of cynicism or lack of conviction about the extent and nature of organisational support to see through the changes required.
In fact, the numbers do include at least a modicum of spin.
Since the site went up, Karyn says she has received e-mails and donations from around the world, including Norway, Australia and South Africa, along with a modicum of fame: she reports that a movie studio (she won't say which) has already contacted her about acquiring the rights to her story.
The idea of social citizenship put forward by T. H. Marshall in 1949 was based around social rights which included the 'right to a modicum of economic welfare and security'.
School leaders in some states are gaining a modicum of autonomy, including the freedom to choose their own teachers.
Cheap classics with a modicum of performance include the 1971-72 Fiat 124 Spider, 124 Coupe, and Bertone-bodied X1/9.
