Vaguely Laurie wondered how it was that so many nonprofit org' ni- zations had such sumptuous surroundings.

"No," said Torres, glancing around at her sumptuous surroundings and the pot of steaming tea.

The finest could thrive in the poorest circumstances; equally, the most sumptuous surroundings could stultify the will to excellence.

Change has brought not only sumptuous surroundings and sensational vistas, but also greater volume and the need for a larger staff.

In such sumptuous surroundings (with prices to match) you might expect the fussy food conceits of yesteryear.

Many advertise concerts of chamber music for a few dollars' entrance fee in their usually sumptuous surroundings.

Manthell gazed about at the sumptuous surroundings.

But the headlines at Louis XVI are not made by the sumptuous surroundings or the superior service.

Mr. Ivory took on the detractors who contended that the sumptuous surroundings overwhelmed the story lines.

Forsyth did not get to enjoy his sumptuous surroundings for long.