Only a certain calibre of A-lister can get away with it and Eto'o largely does.    From Wordnik.com.  [Samuel Eto'o's deadly form for Inter could spell trouble for Tottenham] Reference

Our mental calibre is much weaker than it was but I suppose that is the normal process of disintegration.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Press Pilgrim's Progress] Reference

The acting, while not of award calibre, is more than adequate to tell the storywhile the soundtrack is outstanding.    From Wordnik.com.  [March 2010] Reference

I cater to a large number of people of a certain calibre.    From Wordnik.com.  [Again the Literary Aspirant] Reference

The acting is of the highest calibre, which is only to be expected when you have Cate.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Hindu - Front Page] Reference

Paola is another example of the kind of calibre of student I'm talking about here.    From Wordnik.com.  [Last Day at School] Reference

In terms of 'calibre' (sorry to keep repeating that word, not the best is it?) he ticks just about every box I can think of.    From Wordnik.com.  [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference

"To get a player of his calibre is a massive coup for the football club.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Guardian World News] Reference

There’s a piece of software called calibre that may help you convert the Mobipocket for the Sony Reader.    From Wordnik.com.  [Shadow Unit Bootleg eBook: Ready for Download | Spontaneous ∂erivation] Reference

If Dr. Hsu succeeded in his attempt, then very soon he shall be elected as MP or ADUN on 'calibre' basis, not on 'party'.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dr Hsu ' s Forum] Reference

I would like to seek clarification, like KTM, about what you mean by 'calibre' as I don't quite understand what you are asking.    From Wordnik.com.  [Singapore Angle] Reference

Eradicate held aloft a large calibre, automatic weapon.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tom Swift in Captivity, or a Daring Escape By Airship] Reference

His "strafing" was fitful, poorly sighted, and of small calibre.    From Wordnik.com.  [Norman Ten Hundred A Record of the 1st (Service) Bn. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry] Reference

He is no doubt a literary authority in a small circle of equal calibre.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866] Reference

And while the Colts 'defense is not championship calibre, it has made some strides.    From Wordnik.com.  [Starr Gazing: A Cautionary Tale] Reference

To satisfy my curiosity I unfastened the buckles to ascertain the calibre of the guns.    From Wordnik.com.  [New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915] Reference

The calibre of chefs involved with Festival In The Sky, however, may make you think again.    From Wordnik.com.  [Food picks of the week] Reference

On the foredeck there were also two guns of the same calibre and covered in the same manner.    From Wordnik.com.  [New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915] Reference

In the Great War, mechanical transport brought into the field of battle guns of the largest calibre.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lectures on Land Warfare; A tactical Manual for the Use of Infantry Officers An Examination of the Principles Which Underlie the Art of Warfare, with Illustrations of the Principles by Examples Taken from Military History, from the Battle of Thermopylae, B.C. 480, to the Battle of the Sambre, November 1-11, 1918] Reference

The latter, not accustomed to men of the Doctor's calibre, found himself wanting in his usual equanimity.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy] Reference

But they were obliged to content themselves with excellent feet, and brains of the common kind and calibre.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays] Reference

This being yielded to and never thwarted, even by her father, might have spoiled a girl of different calibre.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City] Reference

Ten years ago it would have been unimaginable to see a gallery of this calibre outside Britain's biggest cities.    From Wordnik.com.  [Save face. Save our museums] Reference

Each was well-rewarded but the sums players of that calibre can now command would not be feasible for either club.    From Wordnik.com.  [For the Old Firm tonight will be as good as Europe gets] Reference

The No-trump may be only of minimum strength, but it may, on the other hand, be of much more than average calibre.    From Wordnik.com.  [Auction of To-day] Reference

"I don't think you know many of the other girls well enough to judge the calibre of their minds," said Ruth, gently.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ruth Fielding At College or The Missing Examination Papers] Reference

But, of course, I should not dream of comparing a man of his calibre, with one of real ability, like Paul Lessingham.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Beetle] Reference

But Blair also says: "Two years later he would be a different calibre of politician, with clear leadership qualities.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Tony Blair's A Journey memoir released – live blog] Reference

We are talking about a city with £1bn turnover, 10,000 people on its payroll and we have to recruit the right calibre.    From Wordnik.com.  [Over 9,000 in public sector earn more than David Cameron, survey claims] Reference

Only big strong men accustomed to it can wield an implement of this calibre through a hard day's casting without extreme fatigue.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler] Reference

Easy, but unforgiveable when outfits of the calibre of Pappy's, Idiots Of Ants and the Penny Dreadfuls are all putting out new shows.    From Wordnik.com.  [This week's new comedy] Reference

Our booty in this sector has been increased to 1,600 prisoners, eight cannon, two of which are of heavy calibre, and nine machine guns.    From Wordnik.com.  [New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915] Reference