1.   The failure to conclude the trade talks last December could prove a blessing in disguise.

2.   But while struggle ensues, so does idleness, and the latter proves a blessing.

3.   For Lee the ordeal proved a blessing.

4.   In a strange way, the geographical isolation of Nunavut has proved a blessing for the Inuit.

5.   Indeed, its isolation may prove a blessing in disguise.

6.   Livingstone-Wallace said less aggressive cost-cutting measures could prove a blessing for construction shares.

7.   That proved a blessing because the small apartment not only removed them from the chaos of renovation but forced them to take a hard look at their belongings.

8.   The sun proved a blessing.

9.   The early defeat, however, may prove a blessing, Dwyer said.

10.   It proved a blessing for Major, who had hitherto been following a line on Europe seen as erratic.