Sentence examples for respectable talent from inspiring English sources

O'Reilly's is a respectable talent; Jones's is genius.

John Hay, one of Lincoln's private secretaries, described Vallandigham as a "man of respectable talents" who "seldom makes a speech without attracting the entire attention of the House".

While Meachem was signed to a respectable deal for his talent level, trying to replace Jackson with him is a risk.

Did the Knicks really love the odds of winning his signature with celebrity chefs and video pleas from the rich and famous but without a modestly respectable cast of complementary talent?

I loathed almost every minute of the audition episodes, and yet, seeing the collage of the chosen that ended Thursday's show, I had to admit that somehow, a respectable amount of intriguing talent emerged from the ordeal.

Now, after eight years of wandering in hockey's wilderness, they begin a Stanley Cup playoff run this week with some real talent, a respectable payroll and a refurbished Nassau Coliseum to play in.

Totem, who said the signs and benches and buildings of Atlanta were his first canvases, has found a respectable outlet for his talents in his commissioned works.

His first full season as manager was a matter of consolidation as the club finished a respectable 11th, whilst Adams signed talent such as star striker Bobby Zamora.

"Hopefully, my talent will stay at a respectable level where I can help a team out," he said.

And poor teams with a sharp eye for talent like the Minnesota Twins have been known to field respectable clubs.

Costa Rica demand respect: they're a team with two top attacking talents – Bryan Ruiz and Joel Campbell – and they gave a more than respectable account of themselves in Brazil two years ago.