Sentences with phrase «bit of historical research»

Ironically, after a bit of historical research, I found that macaroons are actually a Christian food.

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There's quite a bit of research, based on historical returns, that finds if you retire at age 65, you can withdraw 4 % a year (plus inflation adjustments) from your nest egg with only a small risk of outliving your money.

You need to put in some effort (research historical prices, etc.) and be reasonable, but the IRS would much rather you do a little bit of reasonable estimation as opposed to just not reporting anything.

I suggest a little bit more historical research on the part of Somerville.

(On reflection and some research, the film's elevation of the derring - do of feisty CIA agent Tony Mendez way beyond the apparent facts of the historical matter seem a bit gauche.)

In the course of doing research for a book like Astoria, which my agent has called «historical adventure,» I find myself reading bits and pieces of all sorts of works of nonfiction, as well as explorers» journals and memoirs, history, anthropology and many other eclectic subjects.

While some readers might grow a bit restless with the slow and steady pace of Chevalier's patient narrative, her impeccable research and the abundance of fascinating historical anecdotes about everything from grafting apple trees to the circumference of the mighty redwoods adds up to a pleasureable literary experience.