1.   The city offers an appealing combination of sporting and cultural events.

2.   At the end, shredded fontina cheese is tossed in and melted throughout, making for an appealing combination.

3.   Epps is superb as Malik, endowing him with the requisite grace, intelligence and an appealing combination of youthful bravado and uncertainty.

4.   Figs are popular in all Mediterranean countries, where they are used in appealing savory combinations.

5.   In addition, economic reports show a strengthening Canadian economy with little risk of rising inflation -- an appealing combination to international investors.

6.   The new director is Darcy Maguire, played by Oscar-winner Helen Hunt with her usual appealing combination of pluck and vulnerability.

7.   This ultimately appealing combination is easily achieved, as long as the fire is hot enough to crisp the exterior before drying out the interior.

8.   Nielsen makes Magoo an appealing combination of heartiness and amiability.