11.   Like being a gracious host who thinks of guests first.

12.   Light rods and dry flies amid grand scenery are combined with delightful weather and gracious hosts in this uncrowded region of Patagonia.

13.   On this Easter afternoon, the Sharks, losers to Anaheim four times in five games this season, were mighty gracious hosts.

14.   Policy is rarely discussed in any depth at such events, which provide an opportunity for the president to appear before the cameras as a gracious host.

15.   Schlimer was a gracious host, allowing Root to digress about his family, his faith and his Southern California home.

16.   She said individual Russian people are gracious hosts and friendly to strangers, even if their government in the past was not.

17.   She was a gracious host, an intrepid tour guide and a tireless teacher.

18.   So much for serving as a gracious host for these Centennial Games.

19.   The city, ever the gracious host and major sponsor, still hangs demure little Miss America banners on lampposts all along the casino zone.

20.   The Celtics indeed have been gracious hosts in this time of Thanksgiving and blessings.