That meant he got a few pokes in the eye from people who thought he should be more strident, despite his deep and obvious devotion to civil rights.

O-Ko had suckled her baby daughter almost to the time of her departure, caring for her with obvious devotion.

She was also wondering whether Tommy's obvious devotion to an increasingly percipient bundle of fabric, plastic and computer circuitry was wholly healthy.

Someone, with obvious devotion and care, has raised a small crop at 153d Street - 131 stalks, some nearly six feet tall, sprouting cigar-shaped ears.

Overall, Forrest commends Mooney's efforts, noting his obvious devotion.

Voters admired Eanes for his integrity and obvious devotion to democracy.

Hugo Fiorato conducted Stravinsky's score with obvious devotion.

However, his obvious devotion to Ireland and well-advertised intention to live there after independence counted in his favour.

"Come, come," said Morgause, her lips crinkling up in a smile, and amused at the obvious devotion in the harper's voice.

His obvious devotion to Camilla Parker-Bowles didn't count in his favor at all.