1.   Such essays are usually judged to be lacking a necessary dimension for achieving high marks.

2.   Along the way, Costello received high marks from analysts and others in Silicon Valley.

3.   Although legal analysts say the defense may have scored some points in cross-examination, Montgomery earned some high marks as a witness.

4.   Although all the Edison schools get high marks, Dodge-Edison is regarded as the showcase.

5.   Although Giuliani receives high marks in public opinion polls for having reduced the crime rate, his approval rating falls sharply on other important issues.

6.   Although he was dogged by an embarassing independent counsel probe, the media-savvy Cisneros won high marks.

7.   Although research on pregnancy and young athletes is minimal, one recent study gave high marks to female athletes and mixed results to males.

8.   Although some people were exposed to the chemical leak, Texas City Mayor Chuck Doyle gave both Sterling workers and city employees high marks for the Wednesday response.

9.   An audience at an early test screening in a theater in Ridgefield, N.J., gave the film very high marks.

10.   Analysts and investors give Avalon high marks for its long history of being able to maneuver through the complicated development process.