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As Darwin favourably cited Haeckel, and the father of Eugenics, Galton, he also mentioned, and called a "great philosopher", the father of Social Darwinism, Herbert Spencer, in Descent ….

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At first nobody knew who Perkins was, and the name favourably impressed no one; but before the shock of it had passed away, it was realised that Perkins was the son of Perkins the linendraper.

Of Human Bondage 1919

Willoughby Maule: indeed, she argued favourably from the baldness of

Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land 1915

At first nobody knew who Perkins was, and the name favourably impressed no one; but before the shock of it had passed away, it was realised that

Of Human Bondage 1915

Messrs. Chapman and Hall entertained the idea favourably, but opined that the plates would require illustrative letter-press; and casting about for some suitable author, bethought themselves of Dickens, whose tales and sketches had been exciting some little sensation in the world of journalism; and who had, indeed, already written for the firm a story, the “Tuggs at Ramsgate,” which may be read among the “Sketches.”

Life of Charles Dickens Marzials, Frank 1887

Messrs. Chapman and Hall entertained the idea favourably, but opined that the plates would require illustrative letter-press; and casting about for some suitable author, bethought themselves of Dickens, whose tales and sketches had been exciting some little sensation in the world of journalism; and who had, indeed, already written for the firm a story, the "Tuggs at Ramsgate," which may be read among the "Sketches."

Life of Charles Dickens 1876

Tory MP Edward Leigh, chairman of the PAC, said the Ministry of Defence and its medical staff are providing care that compares "favourably" with the best NHS hospitals.

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Mr. Horwitz said he's working to resolve the situation "favourably" but had no further comment.

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Two senior officials say the IOC looks "favourably" on the proposed events but won't make a final decision until next year.

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Tory MP Edward Leigh, chairman of the PAC, said the Ministry of Defence and its medical staff are providing care that compares "favourably" with the best NHS hospitals.

The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2010