Sentence examples for on a perfunctory from inspiring English sources

There were cameos in K'Naan's set too: by Nas, on a perfunctory but still galvanizing version of his classic "New York State of Mind," and Damian Marley, on one of K'Naan's grittier pieces, "I Come Prepared".

As this re-framing of the genre took place, the music took on a newly perfunctory status.

As this re-framing of the genre took place, the music took on a new perfunctory status.

However, except for a perfunctory description based on the IOC surveillance programmes during the Olympic Games in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012, 1 3 there are no data available from the highest level of play.

They shared a stiff, half-hug on stage, patting each other on the back in a perfunctory manner.

When the owners are not in, waiters, runners and bartenders alike appear to disappear, and service can take on a mediocre, almost perfunctory feel.

Judge Baer did not raise any concerns with SAC's $14 million settlement, signing off on the deal in a perfunctory series of orders without comment.

She neither monumentalizes his influence nor engages in a perfunctory, reflexive attack on his pioneering work.

MANNING, S.C. — On a blisteringly hot afternoon here, Alvin M. Greene talked in a perfunctory way about his improbable candidacy for the United States Senate.

George Bush has pledged support, but in a perfunctory way.

The office did not conduct more than a perfunctory inquiry.