Others hypothesized that obese patients might be admitted to the ICU for less-acute illness because of increased nursing needs and that they fare better because they are initially less sick [ 20]; however, in our study, the initial mean SAPS was strikingly similar across BMI categories (see Table 2).
Nuts was initially less fleshly.
Riemann's influence was initially less than it might have been.
George is initially less than thrilled by this idea.
Mr. DePino was initially less than enthusiastic about the possibility of Mr. Giordano's candidacy.
Now in his 79th year, Eastwood returns to the screen to play an initially less congenial character.
Some accomplish a lot, but some, even with all their promise, end up indistinguishable from their initially less gifted counterparts.
Even luxury homes outside the capital, which were initially less affected by the downturn, are now following suit.
Thomas, now embarking on an interior design degree, says he was initially less sure how well it would work.
When she appeared at Danbury, the summer after the boys were born, her daughter was initially less than welcoming.
Mr. Gaetz, 53, a postal carrier who also works weekends at Waddington's, a Canadian auction house, was initially less inspired.
