Sentence examples for secures a decent from inspiring English sources

Blair's appointment would probably require the support of David Cameron, who is battling to ensure he secures a decent commissioner post – probably for cabinet minister Andrew Lansley.

It is surely paramount that Moyes builds on the midweek victory (and a rare clean sheet this season) against Cardiff and secures a decent result at a ground they have never lost at in the Premier League.

Letta cautioned the government won't know if it has the clout to deliver on such an idea unless it secures a decent showing in regional elections in March 2010.

The bill allows Labour to reveal some of its grand design, one that, it's hoped, refuses to balance the books on the backs of the poor but instead sets radical new priorities so that a fair investment in families and children secures a decent future for us all.

The same duplicity of levels is evident in the way Cardano examines the notion of "tranquillity," which represents the highest point in one's virtuous behaviour: one type of tranquillity is premised on the attainment of a certain level of "honorable and moderate pleasure," the other secures a decent degree of happiness "even in the greatest calamities" (Theonoston, OO, II, 310b).

Otherwise, Corbyn could struggle to secure a decent gender balance on his front bench.

I immigrated to this great country to secure a decent future for my kids.

"It's better to set my targets high, to secure a decent future for my daughter".

Victory for the Tigers will help secure a decent draw, while the Parisians have to win well to guarantee progress.

But for those who want to eventually secure a decent rate on a car loan or a mortgage, credit builder loans may be a solid stepping stone.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that many students still regard economics, unlike other social sciences, as a major that will help them secure a decent job.