11.   He did well in his exams, despite his apparent lack of interest in his work.

12.   I was a bit depressed by our apparent lack of progress.

13.   Mrs McIntyre has written a letter of complaint to the hospital manager criticising the apparent lack of communication, and asking for an explanation.

14.   I must say, that when you live here as opposed to visiting, the apparent lack of walks -- and I agree that this is so -- vanishes.

15.   Another common criticism of foundations is the apparent lack of accountability.

16.   As for Clinton, Walker said she is troubled by allegations of philandering, and by his apparent lack of honesty.

17.   Alarmed at the apparent lack of care.

18.   But Adams said Catholics were dismayed by the apparent lack of power in the proposed cross-border unit.

19.   Brown is even said to have persuaded Caremark to create a job for a female friend of his despite her apparent lack of qualifications.

20.   But members felt the gravity of the charge and his apparent lack of remorse argued against any early release.