Sentences with phrase «initially sceptical»

I guess one should be initially sceptical about surprising results either way.

[Response: I was indeed initially sceptical — and I make no apology for that.

Peggy Guggenheim was initially sceptical about this fêted young artist, but when Marcel Duchamp and Piet Mondrian both vouched for Pollock's seriousness, she not only offered him an exhibition at her Art of This Century Gallery, but also commissioned a mural for the entrance hall of her East 61st Street apartment.

While I was initially sceptical about this re-release, a few hours in I realised that I was actually enjoying it again, and totally understood why they brought it back.

To please long term fans of the series who have been waiting for 17 years since the last — King's Quest: Mask of Eternity — a 3D game of such poor quality that some do not count it as part of the series — and who were initially sceptical when it was announced that the new game would also be in 3D.

We were initially sceptical about Formula E, but it did end up delivering fairly exciting racing, despite all its clear marketing potential.

Initially sceptical, he took part in an exchange visit and was impressed.

A timetabler himself, with over ten years» experience in previous roles, Dr Mangan was initially sceptical about outsourcing the timetable.

Headteacher, Alex Lundie, at Broadmead Infant's School, Croydon, was initially sceptical over the Rose Report recommendations but saw results.

Although initially sceptical about the need for change, as the blinders are ripped from her eyes Maud realizes she must play her part to secure a brighter future for women across the country — which means equal pay, parental rights for mothers, access to education and a slew of other human rights — all of which she and other women of all social and economic classes were denied.

Sam Mendes admits he was initially sceptical about casting Daniel Craig as James Bond.

As the Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion of the UK, Churchill must resist attempts by his own political party and an initially sceptical King George VI, to stand firm against the dangers facing his country and not buckle to the Nazis.

The feat surprised the researchers, who were initially sceptical about whether the ducklings could grasp such complex concepts as «same» and «different».

I was initially sceptical about the new fabric due to some previous reviews and the store model I viewed was very dirty and covered in fluff.

A farmer of 35 years, Michael says he was initially sceptical about organic vegetables tasting better than conventional ones, but he says there is a difference.

Not exact matches

Russia was a nation that was initially somewhat sceptical about the world of digital currencies, but they have softened their stance somewhat this year.

Initially many people were sceptical of the link.

Whilst Halpern and his team initially came up against a sceptical audience across Whitehall and the media, they are now going from strength to strength.

«Initially, I was sceptical about the success of the exercise, when we went for briefing on the registration procedure.

Another person suffered from peripheral neuropathy for many years and initially was very sceptical toward the treatment.

I had seen Tiffany Rose online after a Google search and although I was initially very sceptical about buying a dress online I decided that as my wedding day was quickly approaching and I had seen a dress that I liked I would order it and at least try it on.

Initially, it's left up to us to decide whether Jack's visions are mental delusions, or actual evidence of the afterlife, although the other characters, including Jack's sister (Lily Cole) and psychiatrist (Joely Richardson), are understandably sceptical — after all, they don't know they're in a «psychological thriller», or whatever nomenclature supernatural horror films currently go by when they're aimed at the mainstream.

Initially, I was sceptical about this solid materiality but then it began to interest me, partly from the point of view of feminist issues.

Incredulity, such as Lawson's, is perfectly OK when initially confronting a claim that one is sceptical of; we can not all be informed on every topic.