The usual soggy crust mars beef Wellington, but the dish is somewhat redeemed by a properly cooked fillet and an interesting vegetable stuffing.

Sprewell would have his image redeemed somewhat after a run to the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks in 1999.

The whole distressing experience was somewhat redeemed, however, by my realization that the best place to warm someone with serious hypothermia would be under engine number one.

It may also signal that Foreign Minister Qian, who has been the architect of China's recovery from the isolation that followed the 1989 Tiananmen massacre, has somewhat redeemed his influence in the management of foreign policy.

Popular film critic Leonard Maltin called it "Slow, talky, and derivative, somewhat redeemed by terrific special effects".

He is somewhat redeemed by the fact that women are responsible for some of the best and most prominently displayed works.

The situation is somewhat redeemed, however, by the good percentage of notable pieces among the 22 examples.

Lately he had somewhat redeemed himself by being a good squadron leader, and was much admired by the young men he led.

Kemal had behaved dishonorably by hiding her nature, but that did not justify Yamato's suggestion-- and Kemal's actions had somewhat redeemed her honor.

Over-browned fried calamari were somewhat redeemed by a mild ginger-orange dipping sauce.