1.   Sam showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm when I told him my holiday plans.

2.   There were far fewer flags, a distinct lack of appetite for celebration.

3.   Without much outright horsepower-a distinct lack of brawn-the Porsche should be driven with brains.

4.   There seems to be a distinct lack of aggression or passion.

5.   In past interviews the Princess Royal has displayed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for pregnancy, describing it as a very boring nine months.

6.   ----- Despite her distinct lack of a southern accent, Wilson was raised in New Orleans.

7.   After the Chicago White Sox signed Albert Belle to add to an already good offensive lineup, they appeared to have a distinct lack of pitching.

8.   But with only momentary exceptions, there is a distinct lack of command emanating from the stage.

9.   For that reason, the current effort is hobbled by a distinct lack of enthusiasm and even some resentment among those organizing the black lobbying effort.