| As for Romney, his comportment on Wednesday was less manful than muted, less bold than bland. |
| My strides felt manful and solid, my ankles more sure and I ran … no, I bounced... taller, head up, easily reaching an extra half kilometre. |
| In his small blue overalls and jumper, in his alert and manful attitude, Little Jim was a pocket edition of his father. |
| In what connection can manly be used where manful could not be substituted? |
| Mr Brown did a manful job this week of defending Labour's work during its three terms in power. |
| Frazer has done a manful job in that position but I know he is ready for a rest and his strength is in a defensive role. |
