Peter was somewhat encouraged by the dubious sound of Fargo's rejoinder.

Jake was somewhat encouraged by the fact that the rotor lay beside her on the step.

Somewhat encouraged, Reith reached the central boulevard with the gate two hundred yards ahead.

"That being said, I was somewhat encouraged by the enthusiasm they showed for being able to grow 7 to 8 percent from their 1998 levels."

Investors seemed somewhat encouraged that, excluding special charges, the company earned $1.88 billion, or 57 cents a share, in the second quarter.

Somewhat encouraged, she ventured into another large structure.

And she said she was somewhat encouraged at the prospect of a bidding war.

He was even somewhat encouraged when Camo first smiled at him.

She was somewhat encouraged by the new look on Armand Kubescu's face.

But analysts said they were somewhat encouraged by the report.