My manner towards them left much to be desired.
As you can see, his manners leave much to be desired.
The manner of our locomotion left no doubt in my mind.
Janeway thought his manners still left something to be desired, though.
Even if their manners leave a bit to be desired.
While we both understand and approve of the security checks, the manner in which they were conducted left a lot to be desired.
"The manners of the English youth leave much to be desired."
Whether this was really so or not, I shall always believe it true, for his kind words and sincere manner could leave no other conclusion.
Yet the regal bearing and manner had not left him entirely.
The manner of our parting at Inverness has left me empty.