Sentence examples for managing to be a from inspiring English sources

In that respect, it is very much like "The Artist," which was an enjoyable and admirable entertainment without quite managing to be a great movie.

Instead it is suffused throughout with the dissonant, private richness of the minor, while also managing to be a major achievement," said Nelson.

I spent most weekends at hot new, much talked-about places, while still managing to be a dedicated home-maker, stirring a Le Creuset casserole in my kitchen, which has no recurrent ants' nest and no drawers stuffed full of carrier bags and broken travel adapters.

8. Odeon ++ (212) 233-0507 145 West Broadway, at Thomas Street TriBeCa $$ All major cards Once the arrogant young upstart of downtown dining, Odeon has achieved an easygoing middle age while still managing to be a destination nightly until 3 a.m. on weekends and 2 a.m.

"Diane was a fierce competitor while still managing to be a gracious sportswoman.

And he manages to be a Duracell bunny every night.

She has also managed to be a loving and connected mother despite daunting odds.

Despite this she still manages to be a very good friend to Sam.

And Tony Barbee, who botched a cake on Day 3, still managed to be a class favorite.

Despite feeling underpaid, he still managed to be a great baseball player.

It's a strange, bold, dark book that manages to be a rollicking adventure and an existential treatise at once.