Sentence examples for somewhat to be from inspiring English sources

Often I need to be shaken somewhat to be fully present.

The reaction to Salman Rushdie's sellout knighthood by the more reactionary elements of the Muslim world was somewhat to be expected.

He insisted that before American troops are committed, "there be a clear and identifiable strategic interest, security interest of this country," adding, "That, to me, remains somewhat to be defined in this situation".

While some manufacturers have made some very good affordable models – Motorola's excellent Moto G, for £135, is a standout – others have left somewhat to be desired with restricted features and a frustrating experience.

The recuperation in Mr. Romney's favorability numbers, for instance — if it was somewhat to be expected — also reduces the risk of whatever downside-case scenario there was where Mr. Romney substantially underperformed the economic fundamentals.

It was a bitter, late-'60s twist on Dickens's famous story of look-alikes switching places at the guillotine, and by now it is somewhat to be expected that the allusion is laid out elliptically.

I was somewhat relieved to be dying.

It remains somewhat speculative, to be sure.

It is, after all, somewhat exhausting to be on high alert.

The two patents are somewhat related, to be fair.

At 18, Rogers was somewhat old to be starting a seven-year apprenticeship.