1.   BayBanks is many admirable things, but it has not been a performer at the return on equity level Bank of Boston seeks for a long time.

2.   But what an admirable thing this is for a network to do, at least occasionally.

3.   Missy is many admirable things.

4.   There are many admirable things about the American political system, but there is no doubt that the campaign-finance system is badly broken.

5.   There are many admirable things about the American political system, not least its ability to force politicians to get to know every part of their sprawling country.