It offers a measure of tranquillity, especially in early afternoon or at dusk.

Instead, experts say the debate could offer an early measure of boards' interest in creating policies that many executives do not like.

The boat offered a measure of security and she was reluctant to leave it behind.

Or they may offer a measure of relief from guilt at the supermarket.

The forest offered a measure of protection from the sun, but after a time the pace began to tell on them.

He did his best to offer them all a measure of respect, if not belief.

Association with the institute offered a measure of protection.

Nate decided that perhaps he should offer a measure of solace.

The disease offered an objective measure of gene therapy's effectiveness.

The proposal did however offer a good measure against which the visits could be set.