(1) As with all great bands, such archaeology doesn't detract one iota, but allows us to indulge in a kind of aural watch repairing.

(2) There are not many places where you can get into conversation about how to detract from the value of the local housing.

(3) Stylised fantasy environments can work, but here they feel cheap and persistently detract from the film itself.

(4) And thinking about it that does detract somewhat from his achievement.

(5) This had a subtle blend of flavours so as not to detract from the delicate-tasting prawns which were in plentiful supply.

(6) These quibbles in no way detract from her achievement

(7) We have had to display a lot more than our own hand-made goods, which does detract a bit from our crafting origins, but we are determined to make a go of it.

(8) Choose a design that fits in with the style and scale of your home, otherwise you could detract from its value and end up living in a fortress.

(9) There are some graphical problems, and the AI sucks, but that doesn't detract much from the fun of it.

(10) All of these signs should be accommodated on one post and thus not detract from the beauty of the surroundings.

(11) The cups must be free of any defects that would detract from their appearance or affect their performance.

(12) These combine to detract from the beauty of love in its pristine state.

(13) Here, the backgrounds are obtrusive and detract from the rest of the action.

(14) Breeders of dogs whose tails are docked for cosmetic purposes say a ban would detract from the visual attraction of certain types.

(15) The complaint was timed to detract attention from the ethics issue

(16) The weak jokes should not, however, detract from the seriousness of the issue.

(17) As a result, the case is being made that money spent to minimise risk does not detract from shareholder value, but protects it.

(18) Even a couple of wooden performances don't detract from its appeal.

(19) Only the garish turquoise silk tie and the glint in his pale blue eyes detract from this picture of geriatric gentlemanliness.

(20) This is not to detract from his status as The World's Greatest Actor.