Johnson is being called a danger to those around him, a damning assessment in a sport where tiny errors can lead to serious injuries.

The aforementioned damning assessment, or slant, ended seemingly just as abruptly as it began, with the 1997 publication of his final novel, Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue.

In its most damning assessment, the report concluded that the country had "not been well served" by either agency and listed numerous recommendations for changes within the FBI.

It is a damning assessment, and one that hints at a shortcoming that has now become chronic.

But it was Miss Anghelovici who delivered the most damning assessment: "In my opinion, a man receives a gift as he is.

Such is the damning assessment of one of those dedicated to removing Salmond from office.

Consequently next week's report is widely expected to provide a damning assessment of Iran's nuclear programme, with particular focus on its nuclear enrichment capabilities.

In view of such a damning assessment, how can this House approve such a budget?

Taipei lacks both charm and beauty, a rather damning assessment on the face of it.