11.   It gave the combatant an all-purpose perspective, a nice feeling for private priorities, a sure sense of what not to choke up about.

12.   James had a great, liquid sound, a sure sense of rhythm, and pretty good taste in women.

13.   No one has any sure sense of what his policy is.

14.   Propulsive tempos, brilliantly clear textures and a sure sense of pacing brought sustained listening pleasure.

15.   Queler conducted with sensitivity to her singers and with a sure sense of overall shape, but the orchestral playing lacked incisiveness.

16.   The editor with a sure sense of the cutting edge, featuring Liz Taylor and Arnold Schwarzenegger on her covers?

17.   The curtain will rise Tuesday on a troupe much fractured and splintered by deep philosophical differences, with no sure sense of where they will wind up.

18.   Without a sure sense of national identity, Americans have become unable to define their national interests.

19.   With his sure sense of place, Lumet creates a graphic and hard-boiled picture of a New York justice system in the hands of those on the make.

20.   Yet for all the false starts and dashed hopes, Brooke has a sure sense of herself and her music.