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wurkmanlahyk

  • s  worthy of a good workman
    the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index

  • Among the few who were aware of him, he was regarded as a workmanlike German kapellmeister with a suspicious fondness for 20th century music, and certainly an odd choice to command .
  • It's an extremely entertaining read, even though the prose is workmanlike.
  • And it's true that he takes a pipe fitter's approach to writing, joining workmanlike sentences one to the other.
News & Articles

  • China vs. Netherlands: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction
    The Netherlands received goals from Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder to earn a workmanlike 2-0 friendly victory over China. China was actually the more dangerous side at the outset. The Dragon were able to create the first chance of the match as captain Zheng Zhi ran free at the back post but wasn't able to head the ball on target. A golden opportunity missed right away. The Netherlands ...
    June 11, 2013 - Bleacher Report
  • Chiefs keep focused, defeat Quad Cities 5-1
    Never one to be shy about how he felt about the team’s on-field performance, Pete Vonachen would have enjoyed Monday’s 5-1 Peoria Chiefs win over the Quad Cities River Bandits. Hector Hernandez pitched seven workmanlike innings while the offense came through with 11 hits.
    June 11, 2013 - Peoria Journal Star
  • Point of Entry shows class in G1 Manhattan H.
    Phipps Stable's homebred Point of Entry was more workmanlike than flashy in Saturday's Grade 1, $500,000 Manhattan Handicap.
    June 9, 2013 - ESPN
Quotes

  • David Cameron in Toronto Sun
    A spokeswoman for Cameron told reporters the prime minister's telephone call with Obama would be "statesmanlike and workmanlike."
  • Padraig Harrington in ESPN
    I was struggling with my game, so my head was very much down,Harrington said. "I saw a little bit of the nice coastline and scenery, but it was very much a workmanlike day. Every shot I was a bit worried. It was a tough day out there for...
  • Brad Childress in Seattle Post Intelligencer
    Workmanlike, there were no blips,Vikings head coach Brad Childress said of Favre. "Not to make it sound like unspectacular was bad thing, but he made the routine plays routinely. I talk about that all the time."

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